Tony Blair has sharply criticized the Left for overlooking a surge in antisemitic violence. He attributes the rise in attacks against the Jewish community to a dangerous “unholy alliance” between progressive activists and hardline Islamists.
Blair’s strong condemnation came in the wake of a shocking arson attack in Golders Green, North London, where four Jewish ambulances were set on fire. Gas canisters inside the vehicles exploded, causing chaos and forcing evacuations in the area.
In a pointed post for The Free Press, Blair argued that many on the progressive Left oppose antisemitism—until it involves confronting extremists who target Jews over the Israel conflict. “The problem is that, under pressure from party activists and parts of the Muslim community, many progressive politicians who do sincerely reject anti-Semitism are not making these arguments,” Blair wrote.
He warned that ignoring this “literally ‘unholy alliance’” only allows antisemitism to grow unchecked. Blair expressed concern that more attacks could occur unless this toxic ideology is addressed and stamped out.
Blair also criticized those who loudly condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza but remain silent about Hamas’s brutal terror attack in October that triggered the ongoing conflict. Supporting Donald Trump’s peace plan, Blair described it as the “best” and “only hope” to bring peace to Gaza. He advocates sidelining Hamas to enable a less extreme leadership to govern the area.
“For decades, Gaza’s governance has been characterised by extremism, corruption, ineffective institutions and the complete absence of a route to prosperity,” Blair wrote, noting Gaza’s potential due to its Mediterranean coast and young population.
In connection with the Golders Green ambulance arson, police have arrested two British men, aged 47 and 45, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Both suspects were later released on bail until April.
Scotland Yard is investigating possible links between the suspects and an Islamist group reportedly connected to Iran.
Hatzola, a volunteer-run emergency service founded in 1979, provides free medical care to the Jewish community in north London. The attack on these ambulances has left the community deeply shaken and intensified calls for action against rising antisemitic hate crimes.
Originally published by UKNIP.
