Two Jewish men were stabbed in broad daylight in Golders Green, London on Wednesday, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting British Jews. The incident has sparked anger among the Jewish community, with some directing their fury at the government during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to the area, chanting "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer."
Jonathan Freedland writes that Jews in Britain face a deadly threat from antisemitism and should not face it alone. He notes that the community's response to the stabbing spans sadness, fear, and anger. The stabbing is part of a pattern of violence that has included arson attacks on Jewish ambulances and other incidents. Freedland argues that British Jews deserve solidarity from fellow citizens and calls for broader anti-racist movements to take a stand alongside them. While he understands the community's anger at the government, he contends that criticism may be misdirected and emphasizes the need for collective action against antisemitism.