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Monday, March 23, 2026
In antisemitic hate crime, 4 ambulances belonging to Jewish organization torched in London
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Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Hatzolah organization have been set ablaze overnight in north London, UK police say, adding that the incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
The ambulances were parked at the Machzike Hadath Synagogue in Golders Green.
“An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green,” Metropolitan Police say in a statement. “Officers remain on scene and the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.”
Hatzola is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that responds to medical emergencies.
Footage shows three hooded people pouring gasoline on the vehicles and setting them on fire.
???? BREAKING: Major antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green, London destroys all ambulances (at least 4) of Hatzola Northwest — a volunteer Jewish emergency service providing 24/7 medical aid. @Breaking911 has seen footage of the attackers. pic.twitter.com/GwCWXG38qB
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 23, 2026
BREAKING: Video shows 3 hooded men poor gas, ignite the blaze and flee the scene of a massive Hatzolah ambulance arson attack in Golders Green, London. pic.twitter.com/STpJojH7tz
— KolHaolam (@KolHaolam) March 23, 2026
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