The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London yesterday, now being treated as a suspected terrorist attack, has renewed urgent questions about how societies confront hatred, division and extremism twenty-five years after 9/11.
The attack, which took place in Golders Green – home to a large Jewish community – appears to have deliberately targeted individuals based on their identity. While the victims are recovering, the incident has sent shockwaves through communities across the UK and prompted increased security measures.
For our charity, SINCE 9/11, the attack is a stark reminder that the forces of extremism did not end with that day in 2001. Instead, they have evolved, manifesting in different forms of hatred, including antisemitism, that continue to threaten British values, community cohesion and public safety.
At SINCE 9/11, we will continue to educate young people about the causes and consequences of extremism, and work to equip young people with the tools to think critically, challenge prejudice, and reject narratives that seek to divide.
