Global Synagogue Attacks Surge, Report Warns of Deadly Tactics
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
A new report from Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry warns of a global rise in deadly attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish worshipers, with increased use of firearms and vehicle-ramming. The report, covering October 2023 to September 2026, details incidents in the UK, Canada, Germany, France, and the US, noting a rise in lethal weapon attacks in the latter. Concerns are also raised about potential state actor involvement through local intermediaries, prompting a call for enhanced global security for Jewish institutions.
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- Global synagogue attacks are rising, with attackers increasingly using firearms and vehicle-ramming, a new report warns.
- The report documented a fatal attack in Manchester during Yom Kippur 2025, killing two people.
- UK synagogues faced a record 227 incidents in 2025, targeting buildings and congregants.
- Attacks in Canada included vandalism, arson, and shootings targeting multiple Toronto synagogues.
- US synagogues saw a rise in lethal weapon attacks, despite a drop in false bomb threats.
- The report suggests potential involvement of state actors like Iran using local criminals.
- Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry urged governments to bolster protection for Jewish institutions.
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