The UK government announced it will replace Hatzalah ambulances destroyed in the antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green.

The Department of Health and Social Care said replacement vehicles will be provided, with temporary ambulances already being loaned by the London Ambulance Service starting immediately.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting strongly condemned the attack, calling it “shocking, cowardly, and despicable,” and said it targeted both the Jewish community and a life-saving emergency service.

He stressed that the government will cover the cost of replacing the destroyed ambulances and ensure Hatzola can continue responding to emergencies without disruption.

“The aim of these attackers is clear – they want Jewish people in this country to live smaller lives, to live less Jewish lives, to be less visible as Jewish people, and to fear going about Jewish life – whether that’s attending school or providing the services and support that makes the Jewish community one of the most resilient, strong, and proud communities in the country.

Hatzola’s volunteers represent the very best of public service, providing rapid, life-saving care to anyone in need, and it is appalling that such a service has been targeted in this way.

Of course, the best form of solidarity is practical solidarity, which is why today, our London Ambulance Service colleagues are providing support to the team in Golders Green to make sure that we don’t skip a beat when it comes to responding to emergency call-outs. We will also be providing four replacement ambulances, initially on loan until we can provide permanent replacements. The Jewish community should not bear the cost of this hatred.

This moment demands more than practical support. The Jewish community will not stand alone – the government and this entire country stand with them.”

The Iran-linked Ashab Al-Yamim terror group claimed responsibility on Monday for the arson attack on four Hatzolah ambulances in Golders Green, London.

The terror group released a video claiming responsibility for the attack, but unlike its previous videos, the footage did not show the suspects carrying out the act.

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