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us-news8 days ago•26 min saved

Bronx Man Admits Religious Motive in NYC Synagogue Attack, Faces Hate-Crime Charges

46-year-old Larry Montes was arraigned in Manhattan on two counts of assault as hate crimes, two counts of aggravated harassment, and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime after allegedly storming Central Synagogue during a Shabbat service, injuring a 63-year-old congregant and a 65-year-old security guard. Prosecutors say Montes admitted the attack was religiously motivated and called worshippers “swine” and “fake Jews.” Bail was set at $10,000 cash and $30,000 bond, with a court date on Aug. 20.

via New York Post|

#antisemitism #arraignment #central-synagogue

politics8 days ago•25 min saved

Campaign aide’s wild claim about NYC synagogue attack is debunked

A former Zohran Mamdani campaign staffer claimed the Central Synagogue attack wasn’t antisemitic, but prosecutors say the attacker yelled “fuck the Jews” and targeted Jewish worshippers, with Larry Montes charged on hate-crime counts; the former staffer later acknowledged she was mistaken and is no longer affiliated with Mamdani’s campaign.

via New York Post|

#antisemitism #central-synagogue #debbie-saslaw

us-news9 days ago•116 min saved

Bronx resident charged with hate crimes in NYC synagogue attack

A Bronx resident has been charged with hate crimes in connection with a synagogue attack in Manhattan, with prosecutors alleging bias-motivated violence as part of the case against him.

via AP News|

#bronx #hate-crimes #manhattan

crime4 months ago•4 min saved

NC teen charged in Houston synagogue plot; father calls allegations fantasy

Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, NC, is charged with two counts of felony conspiracy for allegedly plotting with two unnamed co-conspirators to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston; her father says the online plan was a fantasy, questions her ability to carry out an attack, and describes her as a quiet, bullied teen who lacks transportation or guns. Hicks has a $10 million bond and a May 13 court date, with the investigation ongoing and the two co-conspirators not yet arrested.

via wfmynews2.com|

#conspiracy #crime #houston

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Israel Ties Michigan Synagogue Attacker to Hezbollah-Linked Brother Killed in Lebanon

The Israeli military said the attacker in the Michigan synagogue incident, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was linked to a Hezbollah commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon earlier this month; Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, carried out the attack and was killed by armed guards, while four of his relatives died in the March 5 airstrike. Israel confirmed the brother Ibrahim Mohamad Ghazali’s Hezbollah role but did not explain how it verified the information or link Ghazali to Hezbollah.

via The New York Times|

#airstrike #hezbollah #israel

us5 months ago•3 min saved

Two Attacks, One Thin Window: ODU Shooting and Detroit-Area Synagogue Attack

Two attacks within hours tested U.S. security: at Virginia’s Old Dominion University, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member with ISIS ties, opened fire in a classroom, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounding two others before ROTC students restrained him; one wounded person has been released, the other remains in fair condition, and the FBI is treating the shooting as terrorism. In Michigan, Ayman Ghazali rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel near Detroit, exchanged fire with an armed guard, and killed himself as the vehicle burned; a security officer was knocked unconscious but no children or staff inside were injured. The FBI is leading the synagogue investigation and has described the attack as violent against the Jewish community while noting that it has not yet proven terrorism. Ghazali had learned his family members were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, which investigators say connected to his motive.}

via PBS|

#old-dominion-university #rotc #shooting

crime-and-justice5 months ago•186 min saved

Truck rams Michigan synagogue as FBI probes motive; kids inside safe

A pickup truck rammed Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, crashing through the front doors, triggering a vehicle fire and gunfire. The attacker, Ghazali, died of a self-inflicted gunshot after exchanges with security; a security guard was injured and 63 first responders treated for smoke inhalation. More than 100 children aged five and younger inside the building were evacuated unharmed. The FBI labeled it a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community and said motive is under investigation, with officials noting Ghazali’s past contacts with individuals linked to Hezbollah. Temple Israel had heightened security; staff and security forced shelter-in-place and guided children to safety during the incident, as authorities continue to investigate amid broader concerns about antisemitic threats.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #michigan #synagogue-attack

us-news5 months ago•184 min saved

Temple Israel's resilience shines after Michigan synagogue attack

After a rammed truck attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, authorities said it was a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community; the attacker died by self-inflicted gunshot and one guard was injured, with all students and teachers inside the temple's school safe. On Friday’s Sabbath, hundreds gathered at Shenandoah Country Club in a makeshift sanctuary across the street, a Torah scroll was carried for services, and neighbors from a nearby Chaldean country club opened their doors to help reunite families, underscoring that the sanctuary is the people and the community's resilience.

via CNN|

#fbi #interfaith-solidarity #synagogue-attack

us5 months ago•4 min saved

Lebanese-born suspect in Michigan synagogue attack had relatives killed in Lebanon strike

The suspect in the West Bloomfield Township synagogue incident, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, was killed by security guards before any mass casualties could occur; Ghazali, born in Lebanon and later a U.S. citizen, had four relatives killed in an Israeli airstrike in Mashgharah, Lebanon, on March 5. The FBI is leading the investigation amid broader regional tensions, prompting renewed security measures for U.S. Jewish communities.

via The Guardian|

#fbi-investigation #lebanon #michigan

us5 months ago•5 min saved

Car ramming at Michigan synagogue ends with suspect's death

A driver rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, killing the suspect as security guards confronted him inside and a fire spread through the building; a person struck by the vehicle was hospitalized and the synagogue preschool evacuated. The FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act against the Jewish community, and the suspect has been identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a Lebanese-born naturalized U.S. citizen. Authorities are reviewing the cause of death and whether explosives were involved, while security at Jewish sites has been heightened across the region.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #fbi-investigation #synagogue-attack

us-news5 months ago•14 min saved

Car-ramming at Michigan synagogue ends with suspect dead, explosives found

A vehicle rammed into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; the suspect is dead, and no staff or students were injured, though a security guard was hospitalized. Authorities found a large amount of explosives in the back of the vehicle as FBI and ATF agents arrived to assist, and officials are clearing threats while increasing security at Jewish spaces.

via CNN|

#explosives #michigan #synagogue-attack

crime5 months ago•5 min saved

Security guard halts attack as car crashes into West Bloomfield synagogue; no worshippers injured

A vehicle rammed Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, sparking an active-shooter incident. A security guard shot the driver, who died in the vehicle as a fire sparked; no staff or children were injured, though one security guard was briefly hospitalized after being struck by the vehicle. Federal and local authorities, including the FBI, are assisting with the investigation.

via FOX 2 Detroit|

#active-shooter #crime #michigan

local5 months ago•3 min saved

Security confrontation ends Detroit synagogue attack as suspect killed by guards

A suspect in an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was killed after being confronted by synagogue security when he rammed a vehicle into the building. A security guard was injured and hospitalized but expected to recover; no students or staff were harmed. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, West Bloomfield Police, Oakland County Sheriff, and Michigan State Police, responded as area residents were asked to shelter in place and nearby schools went into secure mode. Governors and attorneys general condemned antisemitism as the investigation continues.

via CBS News|

#active-shooter-response #detroit-metro #local

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Terrorist Attacks in Manchester Highlight Rising Threats and Security Concerns

Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue, made a 999 call pledging allegiance to Islamic State before being shot dead by police during the incident, which involved a car and knife attack resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.

via BBC|

#islamic-state-pledge #jihad-al-shamie #manchester-attack

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Manchester Synagogue Attack: Confrontation, Investigation, and Calls to End Incitement

A volunteer security guard at a Manchester synagogue confronted and helped prevent a mass stabbing attack by Jihad Al-Shamie, who drove to the synagogue, attempted to gain entry, and was stopped by guards, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The incident has raised concerns about safety and anti-Semitism in the UK.

via BBC|

#jihad-al-shamie #manchester #security-guard