The police force has extra uniformed and plainclothes officers to northwest London after attacks in the past month on synagogues, Jewish charity ambulances and a Persian-language media organization critical of Iran’s government.
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
The Metropolitan Police force says counterterrorism officers are investigating fires at synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company.
Unlike at the hotels in Cairo proper—where markets, mosques, street food, and rooftops will keep you busy for days—staying at Mena House means removing yourself from the mix.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.
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