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Andrew Cuomo issued a public apology via video to Orthodox Jewish communities for pandemic restrictions that limited religious gatherings, acknowledging they caused pain and did not fully consider community sensitivities. The apology coincides with his mayoral campaign amid ongoing political tensions.
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On October 2, 2025, during Yom Kippur, Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, attacked worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. He rammed a car into pedestrians and stabbed several people, killing two and seriously injuring four. Police shot the attacker dead at the scene. The attack is being investigated as terrorism linked to Islamist extremism amid rising antisemitism in the UK.
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A man drove into pedestrians and stabbed worshippers outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring others. Police shot the attacker dead. The incident is being treated as terrorism, with three arrests made. The attack follows rising antisemitic incidents in the UK.
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A terror attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur resulted in two deaths and injuries. The attacker, a British citizen of Syrian descent, was shot dead by police within minutes. The incident follows a rise in antisemitic violence amid tensions over the Middle East conflict, prompting increased security and community concern.
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A man drove into worshippers outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring three. The attacker, Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police. The incident has intensified concerns over antisemitism and terrorism in the UK, with multiple arrests and increased security measures announced.
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Two years after Hamas’s attack on Israel, commemorations took place alongside ongoing debates about mourning during Sukkot. Large memorial events in Israel reflected national grief, with some urging remembrance during the holiday’s joyful traditions, amid ongoing tensions and hostage concerns.
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Hate crimes in England and Wales are increasing for the first time in three years, driven by antisemitism and anti-Muslim violence. The government is considering new police powers to restrict protests, amid rising tensions following recent terror attacks and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Leaders emphasize community safety and free speech concerns.
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend in many regions, with clocks set back an hour. New Stanford research supports adopting permanent standard time, citing health benefits linked to circadian rhythm alignment. The change impacts sleep, health, and international coordination, especially between Europe, North America, and Israel.