Overview
- Britain’s prime minister said Saturday that police should prosecute chants like “globalise the intifada” and that there could be cases where marches are stopped.
- The suspect in Wednesday’s Golders Green stabbings, Essa Suleiman, 45, was charged Friday with attempted murder and remanded ahead of a May 15 Old Bailey hearing.
- The UK terror threat level was raised to severe on Thursday, meaning an attack is considered highly likely, with officials citing risks from Islamist and extreme right‑wing actors.
- Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley warned British Jews face their greatest threat, sought funding for 300 officers to protect community sites, and said social media is mainstreaming antisemitism.
- The Green Party came under pressure after two Lambeth candidates were arrested over alleged antisemitic posts and leader Zack Polanski apologized for sharing criticism of arresting officers, as police review whether to restrict upcoming marches and, under UK law, any outright ban on a march requires Home Office approval.