Tragedy Strikes Manchester Synagogue on Yom Kippur: Two Dead in Terror Attack
A terror incident unfolded outside a synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, one of whom was reportedly accidentally shot by police as they responded to the attack. The assailant, identified as a British citizen of Syrian descent, carried out a horrifying assault involving both a car ramming and stabbing before being fatally shot by law enforcement. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as armed officers arrived at the scene. Responsibility for the attack has drawn varied reactions, with local leaders and political figures condemning the violence and calling for unity against antisemitism. The family of the attacker expressed shock at his actions, as investigations into the incident continue. Community prayers and support for the victims are being organized in the wake of this tragedy.
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