A new episode of violence set off alarm bells in the United Kingdom after counter-terrorism police launched an investigation into an arson attack on a synagogue in North London.
The event, which occurred during the early morning hours, left no injuries or material damage, but it once again focuses on the increase in incidents against the Jewish community in Europe.
According to authorities, two hooded suspects threw bottles containing flammable liquid and other objects at the religious building.
However, the devices failed to ignite, avoiding major consequences. Even so, the case is being treated as a possible hate crime of an anti-Semitic nature, in a context of growing concern about this type of attack
.The intervention of the anti-terrorist unit reflects the seriousness with which the British authorities evaluate these types of incidents, even when they do not materialize. In recent months, there has been an increase in similar events, including attacks on properties linked to the Jewish community, which has led to the strengthening of security measures in different areas of London
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This episode does not occur in isolation. Weeks ago, other arson attacks against ambulances by a Jewish organization had been reported, evidencing a worrying escalation in this
