Starmer’s phrases on antisemitism are ‘not enough’ after Golders Green assault, Netanyahu says | EUROtoday

Israeli chief Benjamin Netanyahu has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to deal with antisemitism within the wake of one other suspected assault in London, declaring “words are not enough to confront this scourge”.

Two Jewish males have been stabbed in what seems to be an antisemitic assault in Golders Green on Wednesday, following a collection of incidents concentrating on Jewish websites in London.

The prime minister stated the assault was “deeply concerning” and advised the Commons that the federal government is “absolutely clear in our determination” to deal with such incidents.

But in a scathing criticism of Sir Keir, the workplace of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded motion from the UK authorities to guard the Jewish group.

“Weakness gaslights one antisemitic attack after another in London,” it stated in a submit on X, previously Twitter. “Words are not enough to confront this scourge.

“We demand and expect action by the British Government to protect the Jews of England and bring antisemites to justice.”

It got here shortly after a web-based salvo from Israel’s overseas ministry.

“After attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, community ambulances and now Jews targeted in Golders Green, the UK government can no longer claim this is under control,” it stated on X.

“Prime minister Keir Starmer’s statements are no substitute for confronting the roots of antisemitism festering across United Kingdom. British Jews should not need security patrols and emergency volunteers to live openly as Jews.

“Enough words. The UK must act decisively and urgently.”

Downing Street stated the assault was a “deeply shocking incident”.

The prime minister’s spokesperson stated: “We know that many in the Jewish community face a daily threat of antisemitic hatred. And this is a hatred that is rising once again and we must defeat it.

“That’s why we’re backing the Jewish community with record levels of security funding and clear action to root out any antisemitism wherever it appears, including in universities, charities and in the NHS.”

Two Jewish males, one in his 70s and the opposite in his 30s, have been stabbed within the newest assault in Golders Green on Wednesday morning.

The location of the assaults is round half a mile from a memorial wall the place an tried arson befell on Monday, and close to the place 4 Jewish group ambulances have been destroyed by hearth in late March.

Police stated they’re working to determine the “nationality and background” of the attacker, and the investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing.

The assault prompted renewed requires motion, not simply “words of condemnation”, from the chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis.

“Following the antisemitic stabbing of two Jewish people on the streets of Golders Green this morning, words of condemnation are no longer sufficient,” he stated.

“This must be a moment that demands meaningful action from every institution, every community, every leader and every decent person in our country. This is a hatred that we must face down together.”