The stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green was not just an attack on two individuals. It was an attack on the basic promise that in modern Britain, we Jews should be able to walk the streets without fear of being targeted for who we are.
But this doesn’t come in a vacuum. It is part of a grim pattern that has become disturbingly routine. Jewish people are harassed on the streets, ostracised in their workplaces, and vilified simply for who they are. Antisemitism has permeated our society to such an extent that we’ve now had a series of attacks on Jewish communities in the last few weeks.
Understandably, the message behind these attacks seems to many in our community that being visibly Jewish carries a cost. And with attacks on British Jews becoming more and more frequent, that cost is rising.
Time and time again, after every attack we are told that there is zero tolerance for antisemitism and that lessons have been learned. But words are cheap. And increasingly, they ring hollow.
Because while these attacks are only increasing, accountability has not.
We are given more money to protect our synagogues, our schools, and our streets. We are of course grateful for that support; that funding is needed. But why should the onus always be on Jews to protect ourselves, instead of rooting out the cause of these horrific events in the first instance?
It is the consequence of a system that routinely fails to confront antisemitism. Take, for example, the knifeman who terrorised staff at a kosher supermarket, also in Golders Green. In 2024 he was handed two suspended sentences and an alcohol treatment requirement instead of prison time. No meaningful deterrent, and so the cycle continues.
But it is not inevitable, and there are things we can do to reverse the tide. Firstly, we must be honest about the threat. Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, the Iranian-linked group that claims responsibility for the latest spate of arson attacks and Wednesday’s stabbing, should be proscribed immediately. If an organisation inspires or is associated with violence against British Jews, it must not be tolerated.
Secondly, the Government must finally take decisive action against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. For too long, there has been hesitation, caveated language, and political caution. That must end. The IRGC should be formally proscribed, and this commitment should be placed clearly in the King’s Speech next month. Anything less signals weakness in the face of a regime that has been repeatedly linked to destabilising activity and extremist networks.
Thirdly, there must be diplomatic consequences. The expulsion of the Iranian ambassador, and potentially wider diplomatic staff, should be on the table. States that export or enable hatred cannot expect business as usual.
And finally, the justice system must recognise the threat British Jews are facing. During the summer riots of 2024, we saw that when the political will exists, court processes can be expedited. A clear message was sent that disorder would not be tolerated. Why should antisemitic violence be treated with any less urgency?
But laws and policies alone are not enough. Because antisemitism does not exist in a vacuum. It is fed by a culture that too often excuses, minimises or redirects it. A culture where Jewish concerns are questioned, where our fears are downplayed, where antisemitism is treated as conditional.
That needs to change. This is not just an issue for us as British Jews. It is an issue for British values.
When any group is targeted with impunity, the fabric of our country begins to fray. The values we claim to uphold, which the Jewish community have played a role in helping to shape – like fairness, tolerance, the rule of law – are tested. And right now, we are failing that test.
Antisemites are raising the cost of being Jewish through fear, intimidation, and violence. Our response must be the opposite: we must raise the cost of being antisemitic. Yes, that means real consequences. It also means real solidarity.
Where are the anti-racist activists who are so quick to flood the streets in protest for any other cause? Britain has a strong tradition of fighting racism in all its forms, but it is beginning to feel like antisemitism is the one prejudice that is effectively tolerated.
If the Britain I know wants to stamp out this evil for good, it’s time for all of us to stand visibly and unapologetically with the Jewish community. Not just after the headlines fade, but consistently, firmly, and without caveat.
The question this moment poses is not complicated. Will we allow our community, British Jews, to live openly and safely in this country? Or will we accept a reality where their safety depends on keeping their heads down?
Wednesday’s attack in Golders Green demands an answer. And history will remember what we chose.
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