U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged for stronger measures against antisemitic speech at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, following a recent spate of attacks on Jewish communities, as In a BBC interview, Starmer cited examples such as the chant ‘globalize the intifada’, a phrase he said clearly warranted tougher enforcement. The Arabic word ‘intifada’ is generally translated as ‘uprising.’

A 45-year-old man was charged Friday with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, a London neighborhood known for its strong Jewish community. The incident followed other recent attacks on synagogues and Jewish sites in the British capital — an Orthodox Jewish resident, who asked to remain anonymous, described the situation as ‘utter horror,’ saying: ‘I can’t believe what’s going on. We have to live in fear — constantly looking behind our backs, wondering if someone might attack us with a knife.’

Police Warn of Rising Antisemitism

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley warned Friday that British Jews are facing their greatest ever threat, blaming social media for amplifying antisemitism. He noted that Jewish communities are targeted by extremist groups across the ideological spectrum. ‘The ghastly fact is that Jews are on everybody’s list,’ Rowley told The Times, citing threats from extreme right, extreme left, Islamist, and right-wing groups, as well as some hostile states linked to Iran.

Spain Calls for China’s Global Leadership

On the international stage. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for a more prominent role for China in global affairs, arguing that a stable international order cannot be achieved without Beijing’s involvement. During his fourth visit to China in four years, Sánchez highlighted the shift toward a multipolar world and expressed concerns about the United States’ reliability.

The visit followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting potential trade disruptions with Spain. Sánchez emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation between European nations and China and pledged Spain’s role in advancing relations between Brussels and Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Sánchez, called for stronger economic ties and warned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ in international relations.

Spain Urges EU to Act on Gaza

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has called on the European Union to take a firmer stance toward Israel amid the deepening crisis in Gaza. In a statement on X, Albares noted that ‘the killing in Gaza continues, while humanitarian aid remains stuck at border crossings.’ He urged that assistance be allowed to reach Palestinian civilians without restrictions.

Albares also criticized the EU’s silence on Israeli actions in the West Bank, stating that the bloc has ‘political and economic tools that must be activated’ in addressing the situation. His comments followed a joint statement by foreign ministers from 19 Arab and other countries condemning Israeli settlement expansion and land annexation as violations of international law. The ministers argued that such actions undermine prospects for a two-state solution and peace in the region.