- MI5 is warning of an elevated threat to British Jews and Israeli institutions in the UK, which is linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- The security service noted a gradual increase in terrorist threats, driven by both Islamist and extreme right-wing extremism, alongside sustained state-linked threats.
- A 'severe' threat level indicates that attacks are highly likely to occur within the next six months.
- The UK terror threat level has been raised from substantial to severe, marking the first time it has reached this level since 2021.
- This decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), an arm of MI5, following the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London.
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