The Guardian view on the Golders Green attack: the public as well as the state must tackle antisemitism | Editorial

Policing and government policy are essential, but not sufficient to address rising hate crime against Jews The stabbing of two men in north-west London on Wednesday by an attacker described as seeking anyone “visibly Jewish” would be horrifying under any circumstances. That it comes amid rising antisemitic crime in the area, in the UK and around the world makes it all the more frightening. A community persecuted throughout history faces a fresh wave of hatred and abuse.