In the British city of Manchester, a man drove his vehicle into the compound of a synagogue on Yom Kippur, got out and stabbed several people, two fatally, before being shot to death by police. The Daily Mail has an extensive report, including photos and video here (viewer warning).
Police are classifying this as an act of terrorism and believe they know the identity of the attacker, but are not yet releasing it. Incredibly, some news accounts are claiming the motive is unknown!
They should call me. The motive was to kill Jews.
When you attack a synagogue, this is no political statement protesting the Gaza war. This is an attack on Jewish people and their religion in a place of worship on the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Ironically, the British government has just recently caved in and recognized a Palestinian state.
*Update (10-2-2025) Police have identified the attacker as Jihad al-Shamie (35), a British subject of Syrian origin.
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