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On This Day: Palestinian terrorists attempt assassinating Israeli ambassador, prompting Lebanon War

Shlomo Argov survived the London shooting attack but remained paralyzed, while Israel launched a campaign that expelled the PLO and set the stage for Iran's Islamic regime to establish Hezbollah.

Then-defense minister Ariel Sharon (R) meets with IDF soldiers after a battle with Palestinian gunmen at Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon, June 7, 1982.
A London bus is driven past The Royal Courts of Justice in London, Britain, July 30, 2019

Norwegian teen recruited by Swedish crime group linked to Iran to commit murder

Local community members talk with police officers from London's Metropolitan Police following a suspected antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green, London, March 23, 2026.

Suspect starts fire in Golders Green apartment building, residents extinguish

Antisemitic left-wing streamer Hasan Piker (L) and Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur (R).

Anti-Israel activists Hasan Piker, Cenk Uygur claim UK banned their entry, revoked visas


Ten arrested for anti Jewish London arsons over 48 hours, seven for plot in progress

Seven of the arrests were made in the past 48 hours and relate to a suspected conspiracy to commit arson, though the specific target or venue has not yet been identified.

Police forensic officers work inside a cordon set up near to Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow, north-west London on April 19, 2026, the scene of an arson attack overnight.

Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last

The precise location of William Shakespeare’s only London home was identified in Blackfriars after researchers uncovered a previously unknown floorplan.

Israeli embassy in London.

British police arrest two over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue

A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were taken into custody overnight in connection with the incident, which occurred early on Sunday morning, the police said.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Police investigating Iran links as North London synagogue hit in latest arson attack

A pro-Iranian government group, which says it is also behind a spate of attacks across Europe on US, Israeli and Jewish targets, has said it was responsible.

The Kenton United synagogue in North London.

UK's Kensington Gardens reopens after police find no hazardous material near Israel's embassy

“While the Embassy of Israel was not attacked, we continue to work closely with the Embassy and its security team to keep the site safe and secure," a commander of counter-terrorism policing said.

A police officer patrols London's Kensington Gardens near the Israeli embassy as police in protective clothing investigated an incident on April 17, 2026 in the Kensington Gardens area of London, England.

London police investigate reported hazardous materials incident near Israeli embassy

Police confirmed that the embassy has not been attacked and they are carrying out "urgent inquiries."

Israeli embassy in London.

Three arrested after attempted arson at Iran International parent company office in London

The attempted arson occured on Wednesday when an ignited container was thrown towards the unnamed media organization in Wembley. No damage or injuries were reported.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty at Wembley Stadium in London on August 15, 2024.

Two arrested for connection to attempted arson of London's Finchley Reform Synagogue

Two suspects were arrested after attempting to set fire to Finchley Reform Synagogue in London using petrol bombs, though the attack was unsuccessful.

Finchley Reform Synagogue, in north London, pictured in 2006.

Top British private Jewish school closing amid funding challenges

The Modern Orthodox Jewish day school, which was ranked the UK’s top-performing Jewish school in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide in 2025, is one of the few independent London Jewish schools.

A view of Immanuel College in 2010

Man accused of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy goes on trial

Kuwait-born Abdullah Albadri was arrested by two armed officers trying to scale the fence outside of the Israeli Embassy in west London last April.

The Israeli Embassy in London places its flag at half-mast to commemorate the victims of the Meron stampede that took place on Lag Ba'omer 2021.