• Two men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested in connection with the arson attack.
• The attack targeted ambulances operated by the community organization Hatzola.
• Investigators are looking into possible links to an Islamist group connected to Iran.
• CCTV footage indicates at least three individuals were involved in the incident.
• The investigation is ongoing with heightened police presence in affected areas.

On March 25, British police arrested two men over an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances operated by a Jewish organization in London. The attack occurred early Monday near a synagogue in Golders Green, an area known for its large Jewish population. Authorities reported that the suspects, aged 47 and 45, were taken into custody on suspicion of "arson with intent to endanger life," which can lead to severe legal consequences, including life imprisonment. The police also classified the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and Le Monde.

The investigation has uncovered an online claim of responsibility from an Islamist group known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI), which has alleged connections to Iran. This group also claimed responsibility for similar attacks in Europe, raising concerns about potential organized threats against Jewish communities. London police chief Mark Rowley stated they were exploring all lines of inquiry regarding this claim, emphasizing the need for vigilance in light of heightened antisemitic incidents during recent conflicts, according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and Le Monde.

CCTV footage from the scene suggests that at least three individuals participated in the arson, leading police to believe the investigation is far from complete. "This breaks the pattern of single actor incidents,” stated Helen Flanagan, head of counterterrorism policing in London, referring to the collective nature of the crime. Police are actively seeking to apprehend all individuals involved and have increased patrols in the area to ensure community safety, according to Reuters, South China Morning Post, and Le Monde.