Samson, a 13-year-old student from a Jewish school in north London, was violently assaulted by two men as he walked home. The attackers performed a Nazi salute, spat on the ground, and demanded his phone. This incident has left him feeling anxious and afraid, affecting his mental health. Belsize Park, home to a Jewish school, has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents, with the Community Security Trust reporting 107 cases in schools over the past six months. Parents struggle with the decision to send their children to safe Jewish schools amid increasing threats after the recent conflict in Gaza.
Samson, a 13-year-old, faced antisemitic abuse including a violent incident where he was assaulted and robbed by two men while walking alone in Belsize Park.
The rise in antisemitism is alarming, particularly in schools following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, resulting in 107 reported incidents in the last six months.
Samson experienced anxiety and physical symptoms, like stomach aches, as a result of the attacks, highlighting the emotional toll of living with constant fear of violence.
Jewish parents are conflicted about sending their children to school, where they face safety within but danger from antisemitic attacks outside.
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