London police are investigating discarded items found near the Israeli Embassy in Kensington Gardens. The Metropolitan Police stated that while the embassy was not attacked, officers in protective clothing examined the area, which has been cordoned off and restricted.
Key Takeaways
London police are investigating discarded items found near the Israeli Embassy after an online report of drone attacks. Meanwhile, recent antisemitic incidents include attempted arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses in north London.
- Police investigate discarded items near Israeli Embassy; no hazardous substances found
- Pro-Iranian group claims responsibility for multiple antisemitic attacks across Europe
- Recent attempts to set fire to a synagogue in Kenton caused minor smoke damage, with no injuries reported
The investigation comes after an online report by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, also known as the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, allegedly showed drones targeting the embassy. The group is suspected of having links to an Iranian proxy and has claimed responsibility for previous attacks on synagogues in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Meanwhile, recent antisemitic incidents have targeted Jewish sites across north London. According to Reuters, a synagogue in Kenton was subjected to an attempted arson attack that caused minor smoke damage but no significant structural harm or injuries. The Community Security Trust reported this as part of a series of similar incidents in Finchley, Golders Green, and Hendon.
The latest incident follows another antisemitic attack last month where four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire near Golders Green. Local MP Sarah Sackman expressed concern over the increasing attacks on the Jewish community, stating that such incidents should not become 'the new normal.'
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