Global News Podcast Deadly attack at Manchester synagogue
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Oct 2, 2025 A tragic attack outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur has left two dead and highlights serious community security concerns. In Gaza, Hamas's armed wing rejects a peace plan proposed by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, rescue efforts in Indonesia have concluded with no survivors found after a school collapsed. Celebrating Alan Turing’s groundbreaking test marks 75 years, as scientists delve into ancient Antarctic ice cores for climate insights. Global discussions continue on youth protests in Morocco over World Cup spending and implications of a new LNG platform in Senegal.
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Attack Targeted On Holiest Day
- The Manchester synagogue attack was declared a terrorist incident after a car-ramming and stabbing on Yom Kippur, with the suspect shot dead by police.
- The timing on Yom Kippur amplified horror and prompted increased security across UK synagogues.
Yom Kippur Raises Security Risks
- Yom Kippur is a solemn day when many Jews avoid work and media, so news of attacks can reach communities only later in the day.
- More people attend services on Yom Kippur, increasing potential exposure and security concerns.
Rising Anti‑Semitism And Security Strain
- Anti-Semitic incidents in the UK have surged recently, with record reports in 2023 and spikes linked to Middle East conflicts.
- Community organisations like the Community Security Trust provide long-term security but fear escalation to violence was always possible.