Two Dead in Manchester Synagogue Attack; UK Jews Demand Action
Two worshippers, Adrian Daulby (53) and Melvin Cravitz (66), lost their lives when a man rammed a car into a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, injuring four others. The attack, which occurred during Keir Starmer's government, has sparked outrage and criticism.
The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Syrian citizen Jihad Al-Shamie, wore a fake suicide vest during the assault. He was shot dead by armed officers within seven minutes of the first emergency calls. The attack has caused deep fear within Britain's Jewish community, leading to cancelled services and increased security patrols.
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and foreign affairs minister, Gideon Sa'ar, criticized Keir Starmer's government. They accused Britain of failing to curb anti-Semitism following the terror attack. Critics argue that Starmer's promises of a more visible police presence ring hollow due to his recent recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN and perceived softness towards pro-Palestinian protests. However, there is no explicit public evidence that Starmer's administration had introduced new measures to combat antisemitism before the attack.
The deadly attack on the synagogue has raised serious concerns about antisemitism in the UK. Keir Starmer has promised Britain's Jews a more visible police presence, but critics question the sincerity of these promises. The investigation into the attack continues.
