Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor
The FBI says it is investigating the incident as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community" but a motive for the crime remains unclear. [Continue Reading]
Truck Driver Rams Synagogue in Michigan, Assailant Killed in Gunfire Exchange with Security
A man driving a truck loaded with explosives rammed into Temple Israel, a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Thursday, prompting immediate calls for heightened security in Jewish communities. The assailant, identified as Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, was killed during an exchange of gunfire with security staff before any casualties were reported among the synagogue's attendees. The incident unfolded in the early afternoon, with security personnel at Temple Israel acting swiftly to confront the threat. According to reports, the synagogue houses an early learning center where 140 small children were present. The quick response of the guards ensured that... [Continue Reading]
US Jewish communities warn increased security is needed after Michigan attack
Gretchen Whitmer says ‘community is on edge’ with fear of increased violence amid escalating US-Israeli war on IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGretchen Whitmer, Michigan’s governor, said Jewish Americans were “a community on edge” on Friday after security staff thwarted an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue and preschool by a man driving a truck containing explosives.Whitmer, a Democrat, called Thursday’s assault at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield township the latest episode in the “ancient and rampant evil” of antisemitism, and urged politicians and others to lower the political temperature. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Friday briefing: The legacy of the Dunblane massacre, 30 years on
In today’s newsletter: The story of the Scottish town is not just one of Britain’s deadliest shooting, but the strength and determination that came nextGood morning. On 13 March 1996, a man walked into the gymnasium at Dunblane primary school and opened fire on a class of five- and six-year-olds. In the space of just a few minutes, 16 children – Abigail McLennan, Brett McKinnon, Charlotte Dunn, David Kerr, Emily Morton, Emma Crozier, Hannah Scott, Joanna Ross, John Petrie, Kevin Hasell, Megan Turner, Melissa Currie, Mhairi MacBeath, Ross Irvine, Sophie North and Victoria Clydesdale – alongside their teacher, Gwen Mayor,... [Continue Reading]
Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI
The FBI says it is treating a vehicle ramming at a Michigan synagogue as an attack on the Jewish community. [Continue Reading]
Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Jewish temple in Michigan
The FBI says the incident is being investigated as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community". [Continue Reading]
Gunman shot dead after crashing vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, causing fire and smoke in the building
A gunman has been shot dead after intentionally crashing a vehicle into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The incident occurred as the driver navigated around security bollards, leading to immediate engagement by security personnel, who opened fire on the suspect. Eyewitness accounts reported that the vehicle subsequently caught fire upon impact, filling the synagogue with smoke. The driver was confirmed dead at the scene, while a security guard sustained minor injuries. No other casualties were reported during the incident, which sparked significant alarm within the local Jewish community. Following the attack, emergency services responded swiftly, evacuating the... [Continue Reading]
Police responding to reports of shooter at Michigan synagogue
FBI treating incident as targeted act against Jewish community as temple says all students and staff safeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA man who rammed his vehicle into a Michigan synagogue and drove through a hallway on Thursday died during the incident, officials said.There were no other serious casualties at the Temple Israel in West Bloomfield township, a suburb in Oakland county, and the FBI said it was treating the matter as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community”. It was not immediately clear how the driver died, but... [Continue Reading]
Belgian authorities investigate explosion outside synagogue in Liège classified as anti-Semitic act
Belgian authorities have launched a probing investigation into an explosion that occurred early on Monday morning in front of a synagogue in Liège. The blast, which took place around 4:00 am local time, has been classified by local officials as a targeted act of anti-Semitism, resulting in damage to the synagogue and surrounding buildings, although fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Liège's mayor, who described the incident as "anti-Semitic," has underscored the seriousness of the situation. The investigative efforts are being led by prosecutors specializing in organized crime and terrorism, reflecting the heightened concerns regarding such targeted attacks in Belgium.... [Continue Reading]
