London synagogue firebombed overnight in latest arson attack on Jewish community

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An Islamist group known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) has claimed responsibility for an arson attack on the former premises of Jewish Futures, a charity based in Hendon, north London.The incident occurred at approximately 10.30pm on Friday evening at the organisation's previous ground-floor offices, which maintain educational and cultural connections to Israel.Counter-terrorism police are currently investigating the attack.Police suspect that HAYI, who confirmed their involvement in the attack on Telegram, may have ties to Iranian intelligence services.

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The group's emblem depicts a raised fist clutching a rifle.Although Jewish Futures vacated the premises several months ago, residential flats housing numerous tenants occupy the floors above.Metropolitan Police officers, supported by the London Fire Brigade, responded to the scene at 10.31pm after receiving reports...

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A London synagogue was firebombed overnight in the latest arson attack on the Jewish community in Britain.Police and fire crews have responded to an attempted arson attack at Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London overnight, the Community Security Trust (CST) has confirmed.A spokesman for the charity said: "We are aware of another attempted arson, this time targeting a synagogue in north London, following similar recent incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon."On this occasion there was minor smoke damage to an internal room, but there were no injuries and no significant structural damage." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They added: "We want to thank the Met Police and London Fire Brigade for responding quickly and for all they are doing to protect the Jewish community during this unprecedented period."We are supporting the affected location and are working closely with the police as they investigate and seek to identify those...

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