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Manchester Synagogue Attack Ignites Antisemitism Concerns and Protests

10/5/2025

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  • The Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur, carried out by Jihad al-Shamie, heightens fears of government inaction on antisemitism.
  • David Lammy faced outrage at a vigil, with calls to ban pro-Palestinian marches tied to rising antisemitism.
  • Labour Party delegates passed a pro-Palestinian resolution, complicating Starmer's efforts to reassure Jewish communities amid ongoing frustration.