Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer emergency service were destroyed in a suspected arson attack in London early Monday, with police treating the incident as a possible hate crime.The incident comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in west Asia where Israel is involved in a conflict with Iran.The Metropolitan Police said the vehicles, operated by Hatzola, were set ablaze in Golders Green—an area with a significant Jewish population—in the early hours of the day. No injuries were reported, but the attack has triggered concern within the community and prompted an urgent investigation.According to media reports, emergency services were alerted around 1.40 am, with the London Fire Brigade deploying six fire engines and about 40 firefighters to bring the blaze under control. Explosions caused by oxygen cylinders inside the ambulances shattered windows in nearby residential buildings, though residents escaped unharmed.Police said they are pursuing leads on multiple suspects and examining CCTV footage from the area. Additional patrols have been deployed to reassure residents and engage with local community leaders.Authorities indicated that the attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, amid a broader rise in such incidents across the United Kingdom in recent years.The targeted ambulances were part of a community-run emergency response network that works alongside the National Health Service, providing rapid medical assistance within the neighbourhood.Investigations remain ongoing, with police appealing to the public for information.


