UK allocates 2.2 billion kroner to protect Jewish communities

The United Kingdom is allocating 250 million pounds, approximately 2.2 billion Danish kroner, over the next three years to bolster the protection of its Jewish communities. The British government announced this significant funding package, aiming to enhance security measures in response to a rise in antisemitic incidents.

The allocated funds will facilitate the deployment of over 500 additional police officers throughout England and Wales. These officers will focus on strengthening security in areas with substantial Jewish populations, as well as around schools, synagogues, and community centers. This measure is a direct response to a series of antisemitic attacks that have targeted Jewish community sites, particularly near London.

Recent incidents include a fire that destroyed four ambulances belonging to the Jewish ambulance service Hatzola in March, leading to five arrests. In April, the national terror threat level was raised to "severe" following an antisemitic knife attack in North London. The new funding package builds upon a previous allocation of 25 million pounds made after the knife attack. London will see approximately 300 extra officers, with Greater Manchester receiving around 80, following a previous attack on a synagogue in that region last year. An additional 43 million pounds are earmarked specifically for police presence in areas with a high proportion of Jewish residents.

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With the money, over 500 additional police officers will be deployed across England and Wales, where they will strengthen security in areas with many Jewish residents and around schools, synagogues, and community centers, the government says.