Her comments are understood to be in regard to the current concerns in the area. On Monday, 23rd March, four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire in a suspected arson attack that is being investigated by counterterrorism police as a potentially deadly antisemetic hate crime.<\/p>\n
Cllr Conway said: \u201cSeeing the scenes in Hendon it is deeply concerning and unacceptable that protestors brought intimidation to the streets of Barnet at a time when the Jewish community is feeling so vulnerable following the counter terrorism arrests and the arson attack on the Hatzola ambulances.<\/p>\n
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Barnet councillor Sara Conway. (Credit: Barnet Council)<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have been liaising with the police and are aware that this was a spontaneous protest, with no prior warning or notification and the police arrived within ten minutes of receiving the call.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will continue to work closely with the police, CST, Shomrim and community leaders to maximise community safety at this very challenging time.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is not clear whether Cllr Conway understands that the protests were carried out by a Jewish campaign group. She did point out that, as she understands, there was an Iranian regime flag at the demonstration.<\/p>\n
Separately, Hendon Labour MP David Pinto-Duschinsky described the protest as \u201cutterly appalling, completely unacceptable and clearly antisemitic\u201d.<\/p>\n
On its website, IJAN describes itself as \u201can international network of Jews who are uncompromisingly committed to struggles for human survival and emancipation, of which the liberation of the Palestinian people and land is an indispensable part\u201d.<\/p>\n
They add: \u201cWe are committed to the right of return for Palestinian refugees and to ending Israeli colonization of historic Palestine, which is reinforced by US economic and military power.\u201d<\/p>\n
The organisation criticises JNF for what it sees as assisting in the seizure of Palestinian land in the Occupied West Bank for Israeli settlements. These settlements have been described by the United Nations as \u201ca flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-state solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace\u201d.<\/p>\n
JNF UK describes itself as \u201cBritain\u2019s oldest Israel charity\u201d which \u201chas supported the Zionist pioneers since the days of the Second Aliyah\u201d.<\/p>\n
It adds: \u201cToday we are working to ensure that the people of Israel who live in the underdeveloped south of the country can also share in the Jewish State\u2019s success story.\u201d<\/p>\n
JNF UK says it is \u201cactive in every area of Israeli life\u201d, adding: \u201cWe are supporting schools and hospitals, bringing high-tech industry to remote desert towns and ensuring that gifted children do not have to settle in Israel\u2019s overcrowded centre in order to pursue their passions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the attack in Golders Green, Andrew Walthers, an Orthodox Jewish councillor in Manchester noted that Hatzola ambulances are \u201cnot just a Jewish service\u201d.\u00a0He added: \u201cIf a call comes from within the area, they will come to your aid, whoever you are. There\u2019s no cost to anyone and even on the sabbath, they\u2019ll go to any case.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two men, aged 47 and 45, were arrested on Wednesday, 25th March on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. They have been released on bail to a date in late April, pending further enquiries.<\/p>\n
Yesterday (Wednesday 1st), the Metropolitan Police made three more arrests as part of their investigation. A 20-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested at three separate addresses in East London. Officers were said to be carrying out searches at each of those locations.<\/p>\n
Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation, said: \u201cSince this appalling attack last week, we have been working continuously to investigate and identify those responsible. We know concern among the Jewish community remains high, but I hope these arrests show that we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I\u2019ve said previously, the support we had from the local community since this attack took place has been incredible, and we will continue to work closely with local policing colleagues to do everything we can to keep the public safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
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