Survivors and families affected by multiple terror attacks have issued a powerful open letter expressing solidarity with the Jewish community in the United Kingdom, calling for unity in the face of rising hatred and extremism.
The letter, coordinated by Survivors Against Terror (SAT), comes in response to recent attacks on Jewish residents in north London, including an incident in Golders Green where two Jewish men were allegedly targeted. Authorities have since charged 45-year-old Essa Suleiman with attempted murder in connection with the attacks.
In the wake of these incidents, the UK government raised its terror threat level from “substantial” to “severe,” citing growing risks linked to both Islamist extremism and far-right ideology.
The survivors wrote from personal experience, describing how terrorism has permanently altered their lives and taken loved ones away. They said the recent wave of hostility against Jewish communities is deeply concerning and must be confronted collectively.
According to the letter, attempts to justify antisemitic attacks by linking them to international conflicts, or to blame entire communities for the actions of extremists, only deepen divisions and fuel further violence.
They stressed that unity across religious and ethnic lines remains the strongest tool in preventing terrorism, urging citizens not to allow hate-driven narratives to divide society.
Brendan Cox, co-founder of Survivors Against Terror and widower of murdered MP Jo Cox, said the recent attacks were part of a disturbing pattern aimed at spreading fear within Jewish communities. He called for firm national solidarity without excuses or hesitation.
Other contributors, including victims of attacks in Manchester, London Bridge, Westminster, Paris, and the 7/7 bombings, echoed similar sentiments, warning that prejudice often escalates into violence if left unchallenged.
Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the 1984 Brighton bombing, said the current climate feels dangerous but expressed hope that unity would ultimately prevail over hatred.
Survivors like Lisa Ghiggini, who lived through the Fishmongers’ Hall attack, also emphasized that no community should be forced to live in fear, adding that standing together is essential to breaking the cycle of violence.
In total, 62 signatories signed the letter, all urging renewed commitment to protecting every community in the UK and resisting all forms of extremism.
