Jewish Leadership Council statement on the antisemitic arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green

“We are horrified by the antisemitic arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green this morning.

Hatzola ambulances provide an extraordinary, life-saving service to Jews and non-Jews alike. It is particularly sickening that someone’s hatred of Jews drives them to target vital ambulance services in this way. We are relieved that no one has been harmed.

It is essential that those responsible are brought to justice.

This attack comes in the context of a tidal wave of hatred against Jewish people in recent years. It has been almost six months since a deadly Islamist attack on a synagogue in this country. We have also seen other plots foiled by the work of the security services.

This is not just an attack on Jews but an attack on Britain and its values. Our society can’t just be outraged, it must act to show that extremism and hatred will not be tolerated.”

— Jewish Leadership Council