King Charles Patronizes Jewish Security Trust

0:00It's March 24. You're listening to Europe News Today, AI-powered coverage from every European capital. King Charles has become the patron of the community security trust, a charity that protects Jewish communities in the UK from terrorism and anti-symmetism. This comes right after an arson attack in Goldous Green, Northwest London, where four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire early Monday morning. Communities are looking into whether an Islamist group, with possible ties to Iran, carried out the attack on the Huzola Ambulance Service. The community's security trust, with more than 2,000 volunteers, offers security advice and gear to Jewish schools, synagogues, and groups across the country. The announcement happened at the charity's annual fundraising dinner, attended by top officials like the Home Secretary and the top police. It's part of a routine review of royal patronages, and the King has a long history of supporting the Jewish community, including work with Holocaust.

1:00Remembrance Efforts Recent stats show anti-symmetism is a growing problem, with Jewish people facing the highest rate of religious hate crimes in England and Wales. The trust recorded nearly 3,700 incidents last year, up 4% from the year before. This patronage underscores the King's commitment to tolerance and safety for all, as efforts continue to combat, rising hate in the UK.