"The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, with CCTV showing three individuals setting light to an ambulance in the early hours of Monday morning."
"The ambulances were run by Jewish charity Hatzola, which was established in 1979 and is run by volunteers, providing free medical transportation and emergency response to those living in north London."
"Jewish community leaders condemned the attack, with the chief rabbi Ephraim Mirvis saying the targeting of the volunteer service was particularly sickening."
"The prime minister said he had been in contact with Jewish community leaders and it's really important that we all stand together. He added: This is a horrific antisemitic attack."
Four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in Golders Green, treated as an antisemitic hate crime by the Metropolitan Police. CCTV captured three individuals committing the act. The ambulances, operated by the volunteer charity Hatzola, provide essential medical services. The London fire brigade responded with six fire engines and 40 firefighters. Jewish leaders, including Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, condemned the attack. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for solidarity against antisemitism and has been in contact with community leaders regarding the incident.
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