National security cases involving hostile states up 50%, top police officer says
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The head of UK counter-terrorism policing reports a 50% increase in national security cases involving hostile states in the last six months of 2023, building on a fivefold increase over the past four to five years. These cases involve activities like spying and sabotage, with Iran, Russia, and China being the primary states of concern. This announcement comes as authorities investigate a potential link between an Iran-linked group and the firebombing of ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in Golders Green, London. While the ambulance attack is currently being treated as antisemitic, police are increasing security for Jewish communities ahead of Passover. A government official has suggested stricter immigration rules could help combat antisemitism amid rising attacks against Jewish people and businesses.
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AI-ExtractedThe incident is being treated as an antisemitic rather than a terrorist attack.
The top three hostile states are Iran, Russia and China.
National security cases involving hostile states up 50% in six months.
A group claimed responsibility for the firebombing of ambulances.
Tougher immigration rules would help to tackle antisemitism.
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