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UK Jews are under siege, and Iran faces no consequences - comment

From Jerusalem Post · (16m ago) English Critical tone

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  • British police have arrested 25 individuals in connection with a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites in London and Hertfordshire.
  • Authorities are investigating the possibility that the perpetrators were paid proxies, with concerns that the Iranian regime may be involved.
  • The attacks, which include targeting synagogues and the offices of Iran International, highlight ongoing tensions and security concerns related to Iran's alleged activities abroad.

The recent spate of arson attacks against Jewish, Israeli, and Iranian dissident sites in the United Kingdom is deeply alarming and points to a disturbing pattern of intimidation and violence. While the arrests made by British law enforcement are a welcome step, they address the symptoms rather than the root cause of this escalating threat.

From our perspective at The Jerusalem Post, it is crucial to recognize that these attacks bear the hallmarks of actions orchestrated by the Iranian regime. The targeting of institutions and individuals associated with Israel, the Jewish community, and Iranian dissidents aligns with Iran's long-standing strategy of using proxies to advance its agenda and sow discord internationally. The emergence of a new organization, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI), with a logo typical of Iranian proxies, further suggests a deliberate attempt to create plausible deniability.

One of our key lines of inquiry is whether criminal proxies, that is to say people being paid money to carry out a crime, are being used to commit any of these arsons.

— Vicki EvansSenior National Coordinator of Counter Terrorism Policing Deputy Assistant Commissioner explaining a key line of investigation into the arson attacks.

What is particularly concerning is the apparent lack of significant consequences for Iran on the international stage. Despite evidence and condemnations from multiple states regarding Iran's use of criminal networks as proxies, the regime appears emboldened. This situation underscores the urgent need for a more robust international response, including proscribing entities like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and imposing stricter sanctions to deter further aggression. The safety of Jewish communities and dissidents worldwide, including those in the UK, depends on decisive action, not just reactive measures.

The Iranian regime had, in the past, routinely used criminals as proxies.

— Vicki EvansSenior National Coordinator of Counter Terrorism Policing Deputy Assistant Commissioner acknowledging Iran's past use of proxies.
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