Starmer calls for eliminating anti-Semitism in Britain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Tuesday for representatives from all sectors of society to cooperate in eliminating anti-Semitism "from every place." This came during a meeting he held after a stabbing incident targeting two Jewish men, along with a series of other attacks, according to what was reported by the "France Presse" agency.

These attacks sparked widespread concerns among Jewish communities in Britain about their safety, and increased pressure on Starmer to prove his ability to confront this phenomenon. In this context, the opposition Conservative Party described anti-Semitism as a "national emergency."

Investigation into a fire at a former Jewish synagogue

Moments after Starmer began his speech, the counter-terrorism police confirmed that they had launched an investigation into an arson fire that broke out at a former Jewish synagogue in east London. This incident is the latest in a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites since last March, most of which occurred in north London. Authorities are investigating the possibility of Iranian links to some of these attacks.

During the meeting, which brought together representatives from the business, health, culture, higher education, and police sectors, along with members of the Jewish community, Starmer said that investigators are looking into whether a foreign state is behind some of these incidents.

Warning of foreign interference

Starmer added, saying: "Our message to Iran or to any other state that may seek to incite violence, hatred, or division in society is that it will not be tolerated." He indicated that the government is working to accelerate the issuance of new legislation to confront these threats.

Starmer, who is married to a Jewish woman, continued that the stabbing incidents that occurred last week are part of a broader pattern of rising anti-Semitism against approximately 290,000 Jews in Britain, which has stirred feelings of fear and anger among many.

Security measures and financial support

In response to these developments, the government raised the national terrorism threat level to "severe." It also announced additional funding of 25 million pounds sterling (equivalent to 34 million dollars) to enhance the protection of Jewish communities.

In addition, a new support package worth one million pounds sterling was announced to combat anti-Semitism in high-risk areas, with an additional 500,000 pounds sterling allocated to the local authority responsible for the area that witnessed the stabbing incidents.

Starmer concluded his speech by saying: "We will not be able to eliminate anti-Semitism everywhere except through joint action."