Israel links Michigan synagogue attack to Hezbollah commander brother
TL;DR
Israel says Ibrahim Ghazali, brother of Michigan synagogue attacker Ayman Ghazali, was a Hezbollah commander involved in weapons logistics and was killed in an Israeli strike; Ayman Ghazali died during the Temple Israel attack. A Hezbollah official reportedly told the NYT the Michigan attack was revenge for Lebanese civilians killed in a separate strike. The claims come as fighting widens in the Iran-related conflict between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran-backed forces.
- Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander The Guardian
- Israel says brother of Michigan synagogue assailant was Hezbollah commander killed in strike CNN
- How Temple Israel synagogue attack unfolded. What we know now The Detroit News
- What to know about the attacks at Old Dominion University and a synagogue in Michigan PBS
- When a West Bloomfield temple was attacked, a nearby cafe brought cookies and pizza to terrified kids ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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