British Jewish groups to hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
Summary
British Jewish groups will hold a vigil in London to remember the victims of the 7 October Hamas attacks in Israel three years ago. The attacks led to many deaths and ongoing conflict in Gaza, with rising concerns about antisemitism in the UK.Key Facts
- The vigil will take place at Richmond Terrace, opposite Downing Street, at 5 pm.
- On 7 October three years ago, Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and capturing 251.
- The attacks triggered ongoing conflict, with the Palestinian death toll now exceeding 74,000 according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- British leaders, including Andy Burnham, have expressed support for the Jewish community and condemned rising antisemitism.
- The Israeli embassy criticized the British government for changing its stance towards Israel since the attacks.
- The UK government recently banned imports from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine.
- The Community Security Trust reported nearly 2,000 antisemitic incidents in the UK from January to June 2026, showing an increase since 2023.
- A 2024 attack on a Manchester synagogue resulted in two deaths and highlighted ongoing security concerns for Jewish communities.
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