Synagogue Terror: Manchester Struck on Yom Kippur
A terrorist attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur leaves two dead. An attacker drove into pedestrians, stabbed a security guard, and was shot by police. The incident is declared a terrorist attack amid rising antisemitism. Security promises made to Jewish communities by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
In a shocking terrorist attack, two lives were lost when a man drove his car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur. This incident prompted swift actions from armed officers who shot the suspect at the scene. Greater Manchester Police have named the assailant as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.
The suspect, wearing a vest resembling an explosive device, was declared dead at the scene. The attack, captured in a video shared on social media, caused panic among worshippers who were marking the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Police are investigating the motives, but found no prior radicalisation indicators on the suspect.
The attack has heightened concerns over rising antisemitism in the UK, as emphasized by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised increased security for Jewish communities. Meanwhile, criticism from Israel highlights perceived failures in addressing anti-Jewish sentiments. Police remain vigilant, with multiple arrests related to the incident ongoing.
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