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UK’s Starmer ‘appalled’ by antisemitic arson attacks, vows perpetrators will face justice
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves after the multinational virtual summit and press conference at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, April 17, 2026 (Tom Nicholson/Pool Photo via AP)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is “appalled” by a recent string of arson attacks targeting the Jewish community, and vows that the perpetrators will face justice.
“I am appalled by recent attempted antisemitic arson attacks in North London,” writes Starmer on X. “This is abhorrent and it will not be tolerated. Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.”
“We are increasing visible policing and those responsible will be found and brought to justice. We will not rest in the pursuit of perpetrators,” says the UK premier.
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