What is Hatzola? The ambulance service targeted in ‘antisemitic’ arson attack | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRosie SlaterMonday 23 March 2026 10:32 GMTJewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in suspected hate crimeFour Jewish community ambulances run by Hatzola, a non-profit, volunteer organisation based in north-west London, were set on fire in an arson attack in the early hours on Monday morning.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemned the incident as "horrific" while the Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.Hatzola has provided pre-hospital emergency medical response and transportation to the North London community since its establishment in 1979.According to Hatzola’s website, the service responds to thousands of emergencies annually, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions.Hatzola's operations involve close collaboration with local hospitals, and the organisation also works alongside national emergency services to coordinate professional care for casualties.In fullGolders Green fire: Starmer condemns ‘deeply shocking’ attack after Jewish ambulances set alight in ‘antisemitic hate crime’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in