Government to fund replacement for four Jewish community ambulances destroyed in London firestorm
The UK government has confirmed it will finance the purchase and delivery of new vehicles following an arson attack that set alight Hatzola's fleet on March 23, with replacements already arriving at Golders Green by late Wednesday morning. In response to the antisemitic incident involving four ambulances belonging to this Jewish community charity in Barnet County Council area, local leaders have condemned both violence and rising hatred while thousands of residents rallied for support since early hours Thursday evening.
Key Points
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1Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola were set ablaze in Golders Green early Monday morning.
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2Nearly £1.5 million has been raised for victims of the arson attack within just one day, with thousands donating funds immediately following the incident.
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3The UK Government announced it will fund replacement ambulances and pledged support from London Ambulance Service staff to Hatzola volunteers.
Developments
Four replacement ambulances were delivered by Hatzola to a charity targeted for an arson attack that destroyed four vehicles in Golders Green. The Metropolitan Police are investigating three suspects as part of their counter-terror unit, while Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the government would cover costs and urged confronting hatred at its source rather than just increasing security measures.
Thousands of people have donated nearly £2 million within a day following an arson attack by three hooded individuals on four ambulances belonging to the Machzikei Hadath synagogue. The Hatzola charity has launched fundraising appeals, including contributions from over 6,000 donors and significant support such as that provided for its president's statement regarding community vulnerability after explosions destroyed vehicles in Golders Green.
The leader of Barnet Council condemned suspected arson attacks on ambulances belonging to Jewish volunteer service provider Hatzola as abhorrent acts targeting a community with significant presence north London. Local officials expressed solidarity, promised full support for police investigations into the incident in Golders Green, and criticized antisemitism while acknowledging similar concerns from neighboring councils like Haringey regarding these volunteers' work across their areas too?
The Health Secretary announced that four Jewish community ambulances destroyed in an arson attack will be replaced by Government funding within 24 hours. Additionally, staff from London Ambulance Service have pledged their support to Hatzola's volunteers and permanent replacements are currently being arranged for the Golders Green charity founded in 1979.