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BCP 'Stands Strong' with Jewish Community After Synagogue Attack
The attack targeted worshippers on the holiest Jewish day, killing two and injuring three, prompting calls for increased security and community vigilance, authorities said.
- On Thursday morning, a terror attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester killed two worshippers and left three seriously injured on Yom Kippur.
- Religious leaders warned the timing made the attack feel especially targeting on Yom Kippur, the highest Jewish holiday, leaving local Jewish communities in a state of shock.
- One CST staffer was seriously injured and the Community Security Trust said donations and volunteers, including non-Jewish supporters, have surged; she said, `We are all absolutely heartbroken that this has happened to our fellow Jews.`
- The Prime Minister has said police reinforcements are being sent to ensure synagogues can be visited safely across the country, while Sir Stephen Watson, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, urged pro-Palestine marches to refrain this weekend and warned officers will curtail violence.
- Community figures urged proactive unity and dialogue as Mark Adlestone demanded action at local vigils and Professor Deela Shafi called for more work to unite communities.
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Manchester community comes together to mourn victims of synagogue terror attack
Following the deadly terror attack on a Manchester synagogue on Thursday (2 October), members of the community have come together to mourn the victims and “stand strong”. Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66 were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, rammed a car into Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue before leaving the vehicle and stabbing people. Speaking to The Independent, Nochem Karpelowsky, a friend of Cravitz, described him as a “gentle …
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- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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