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Incident Summary - A terrorist attack occurred at a synagogue on Yom Kippur [1] - The attacker rammed his car into worshippers and attacked them with a bladed weapon [3] - The attacker was identified as Jiad al-Shami, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent [2] - The attacker was wearing a vest that appeared to be an explosive device [4] Casualties and Impact - Two men from Manchester's Jewish community were killed, and three others were seriously injured [2] - The attack occurred around 9:31 a m [2] - Locals reported that mainly children and elderly people were inside the synagogue during the attack [3] - Synagogues across the US are on high alert [5] Investigation and Response - Police shot the attacker, who is still alive [1] - Three other people (two men in their 30s, one woman in her 60s) were arrested in Manchester on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism [6] - Police are investigating whether the attacker was a lone wolf or part of a larger organization [6]

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International Relations & Security - A deadly terror attack occurred at a synagogue in Manchester, England on Yom Kippur, resulting in two deaths and four hospitalizations [2][3] - UK officials declared the synagogue attack an act of terrorism and pledged to combat rising anti-semitism [3][4][5] - Increased security measures were implemented at synagogues across the United States following the attack [16] - Israeli forces intercepted an aid flotilla headed for Gaza, detaining hundreds of activists [80][85] - Hamas is considering President Trump's 20-point peace proposal, with mixed messages from officials [80][82] US Domestic Politics & Government Shutdown - The US government shutdown entered its second day, with potential mass layoffs of federal workers [2][19] - The White House and Republicans are blaming Democrats for the shutdown, while Democrats accuse Republicans of governing by chaos [20][23] - A Washington Post poll indicated that 47% of Americans blame President Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, compared to 30% who blame Democrats [23] - President Trump is considering cutting projects favored by Democrats and targeting Democrat agencies during the shutdown [19][24] - The White House is facing legal questions regarding the legality of firing federal workers and blaming Democrats on government websites [24] New York City Mayoral Race - Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate for New York City Mayor, stated the election is a stark choice between himself and Mr Mumani [1][29] - Cuomo welcomes an endorsement from Mayor Eric Adams but would not accept an endorsement from President Trump [29] - Cuomo criticized Mr Mumani's policies, including defunding the police and raising taxes, while advocating for adding police and cutting taxes [29] - Cuomo believes the Trump administration is using the government shutdown to pressure Democratic states, including cutting funding to New York [30] - Cuomo defended his record as governor, stating he passed more bills with more funding for affordable housing than any other governor in New York's history [32]

Police are now investigating a deadly attack this morning at a synagogue in Manchester, England, as an act of terrorism. Police say it happened as the community observed Yamapour, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. An attacker drove a car directly at people standing outside the synagogue and then started stabbing people with a knife.Authorities say police fatally shot the suspect who they've identified in the last hour as a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent. Two separate arrests have also b ...

Funding & Security Concerns - Loss of funding for counterterrorism efforts is viewed as catastrophic, endangering Americans nationwide [2][3] - New York City remains a top terrorist target, making funding cuts particularly detrimental [9][26] - Cuts jeopardize the partnership between the FBI and NYPD, crucial for counterterrorism due to NYPD's extensive street presence of 40,000 officers [12][13][15] - Federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the funding withdrawal, citing potential retribution for sanctuary city policies [25] Program Evolution & Threat Landscape - Existing security initiatives (Urban Area Security Initiative and Homeland Security Grant Program) developed post-9/11 need to evolve to address targeted violence and changing threats [4][5] - Focus is shifting from foreign to domestic actors, impacting the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTF) [16][17] - Executive order broadens the definition of potential terrorists, raising concerns about civil rights and potential misuse [18][19][20] Political & Financial Implications - Funding cuts are perceived as politically motivated, potentially linked to immigration policy [6][7] - The White House may view federal dollars as fungible, expecting state and city to compensate for lost funding [8] - Loss of federal funding shifts the financial burden to New York taxpayers, requiring city budget allocation for counterterrorism efforts [27][28][29]

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This attack has been officially declared as a terrorist incident and the investigation is now being led by counterterrorist police as has been confirmed by CT policing. We believe that the identity of the offender has been established but until we are certain of this fact, it is premature to set out this detail at this juncture. In addition, I can confirm that two other individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident and urgent inquiries are ongoing.We can confirm that two members of our Jew ...

Manchester synagogue attack declared a terrorist incident as UK police say they believe they have identified the suspect. Follow live updates:https://t.co/zbIKuurrAI ...

Manchester synagogue attack declared a terrorist incident as UK police say they believe they have identified the suspect. Follow live updates:https://t.co/0E5ItbkBOf ...