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The United Kingdom has raised its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” (an attack is likely) to “severe” (an attack is highly likely). This is the second-highest level on the scale and the first time it has reached “severe” in over four years.

In the threat level notice, MI5, the United Kingdom’s domestic counter-intelligence and security agency, referenced the recent stabbing of two Jewish men in North London.

The Gateway Pundit reported the two men were stabbed by a Muslim extremist in front of a Synagogue in London.

Images show the attacker targeting the men without provocation.

Per MI5:

This change follows the stabbings in Golders Green on 29 April, although it is not solely a result of that attack. The UK has been experiencing a gradual increase in terrorist threats for some time. This has been driven by a rise in both Islamist and Extreme Right-Wing terrorist threat from individuals and small groups in the UK.

The current terrorist threat is characterised by:

  • A significant volume, breadth and complexity of terrorist incidents and cases across various ideologies, including attack planning, extremist travel intent, and online and offline radicalisation.

  • Whilst Islamist Terrorism remains the primary threat to the UK, Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism (ERWT) has been on a steadily rising trajectory.

  • An elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli individuals and institutions, in the context of the conflict in the Middle East, evident in recent incidents in the UK and overseas.

  • While the UK National Threat Level set independently by JTAC reflects the terrorist threat in the UK, we are also seeing a sustained and significant tempo of State-linked threats including to Jewish and Israeli individuals and institutions.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the United Kingdom shared the raised threat level and urged Americans abroad to:

  • Stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, and transportation hubs.
  • Vary your travel routes and times to reduce predictability.
  • Keep a low profile.
  • Remain aware of your surroundings, including local events.
  • Review your personal security plans.
  • Report social media threats and suspicious activity to local authorities.
  • Monitor local news for updates.

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