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News Topical, Digital Desk : On Thursday, a carjacking and knife attack occurred outside a synagogue in Manchester, UK. Two people were killed and three others injured in the incident, who are hospitalized in critical condition. Police responded to the attack by shooting the suspected attacker, resulting in his death.
In fact, in Manchester, where the attack occurred, Jews and Muslims have lived together for decades. However, Thursday's attack outside a synagogue on the holy day of Yom Kippur has raised concerns. Jihad al-Shami, 35, carried out the attack with a car and a knife. Adrian Dolby, 53, and Melvin Kravitz, 66, were killed, and three others were injured.
Manchester is becoming a hub of terror
It's worth noting that this isn't the first incident. Manchester has been witnessing a steady stream of terrorist attacks for the past two decades, from the 2003 Crumpsall attack to the 2017 Arena bombings. Terrorist incidents are occurring daily. Hate preachers thriving in Manchester's suburbs, radical networks spreading through neighborhoods, and the toxicity spread on social media are pushing young people toward extremism.
Terror hotspots around Manchester
The situation is such that many areas around Manchester have become hotspots of terrorism. In areas like Levenshulme, Rusholme, and Crumpsall, the lives of many young people have been radicalized over the past two decades. The murder of a police officer in 2003, the al-Qaeda recruitment ring in 2011, and Salman Abedi's Ariana Grande concert bombing in 2017 have all signaled the deep roots of radicalism in Manchester.
The accused was out on bail
The young man who carried out the attack, Jihad al-Shami, is of Syrian origin and had come to Manchester with his family. He spent his childhood near the synagogue where he attacked. The attacker had a normal early life, but as he reached adolescence, he became radicalized and dropped out of school. He was charged with rape earlier this year. He was out of jail on bail when he committed this crime.
Attacks on Jews in Manchester increase after Gaza war
It's worth noting that attacks on Jews in Manchester have increased by 190% since the Gaza War. According to the Community Security Report, hate crimes against Jews increased by 190% between August 2023 and August 2024. A record 1,500 incidents were reported in the UK within the first six months of 2024.
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