Jewish schools across London close until Monday amid surge in antisemitic incidents
Police presence in Jewish areas in London have been increased to reassure communities
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Four Jewish schools have closed over safety fears
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Four Jewish schools in London have closed today amid fears of rising antisemitic attacks.
Schools in Edgware, Colindale and Neasden told parents they would not reopen until Monday.
It comes as videos online surfaced calling for a 'day of jihad' against the Jewish faith.
Asked about schools in London closing due to safety concerns and if that relates to a specific threat, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: “Well there’s obviously broader threats, not specific, including some of the absolutely disgusting material we have seen from Hamas who are a terrorist organisation who threaten people all the time.”
He added: “So this is really to do with the security of the community, and the Jewish community itself taking decisions. The Government has stepped in with further money in order to work with the community.”
He added: “People are very concerned, and it’s not surprising when you hear the language coming out of some of these organisations and their supporters.
“It is of course illegal in the United Kingdom. (Hamas) are proscribed…”
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