Heaton park synagogue attack

Obsession with Israel has crossed a line – and built up to Thursday’s attack

When the world’s only Jewish state is wrongly singled out as uniquely malevolent and when its very existence is questioned, there are consequences

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October 5, 2025 11:28

Armed Police officers stand by emergency vehicles outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on October 2, 2025, following an attack at the synagogue. (Image: Getty)

David Lammy booed and heckled with chants of ‘shame’ as he addresses distraught Manchester Jewish community

Lord John Mann told the JC the attack on Heaton Park Synagogue marked the first antisemitic murders in this country in over half a century

By Daniel Ben-David

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October 5, 2025 10:58

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy speaks on stage in Manchester one day after two members of the Jewish community were killed, and gets heckled by the audience

By Sir Mark Rowley

As head of London police, mark my words: you are not alone

We recognise the staggering surge in antisemitism and are determined to ensure your safety

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October 5, 2025 09:50

Emergency services at the scene at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation terorr attack in Manchester (Image: Getty)

Kemi Badenoch: We have allowed antisemitism to fester on our streets

‘There are many causes: Islamism, media bias in reporting the war in the Middle East, the inability of authorities to go after serial wrongdoers while instead focusing on minor infractions of the law-abiding population and so much more’

By Kemi Badenoch

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October 4, 2025 14:40

Kemi Badenoch in Heaton Park (Image: Conservative Party).

Starmer: Palestine protesters should ‘respect the grief of British Jews this week’

‘Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy – and there is justified concern about the suffering in Gaza – but a minority have used these protests as a pretext for stoking antisemitic tropes’

By Sir Keir Starmer

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October 3, 2025 17:48

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria visit the scene of the attack near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue (Image: Getty).

Does our community really have a future in this country?

Yesterday’s terrorist attack comes following a surge in antisemitism over the past two years. The CEO of JNF UK calls on the government to do more

By Elan Gorji

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October 3, 2025 17:46

JNF UK's offices daubed in red paint (Photo: JNF UK)

‘Jewish blood on his hands’: Apprentice star blames Netanyahu for Manchester synagogue attack

Self-styled ‘political commentator’ Bushra Shaikh condemned the terrorist ‘atrocity’ against British Jews, but claimed that the spike in antisemitic hate was due to the ‘crimes’ in Gaza

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 3, 2025 16:19

Bushra Shaikh, who previously appeared on BBC One's The Apprentice in 2017 (Image: X/Bushra Shaikh)

Polanski says Government is ‘an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians’, in conference speech

The Green leader also described the Heaton Park terror attack as ‘horrific’

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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October 3, 2025 15:40

Green Party leader Zack Polanski delivers his speech at his party's annual conference (Photo: Getty)

EXCLUSIVE: Father of Manchester shul attacker posted gushing praise for Hamas terrorists on October 7

Faraj Al-Shamie said the Hamas fighters who stormed Israel were ‘men of God’

By Orlando Radice

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October 3, 2025 15:15

MPs back Jewish group’s plea to call off Bob Vylan Manchester gig

We will defeat antisemitic hate with Jewish joy

Britain should deport foreign antisemites, shadow home secretary says

The UK Muslim clerics and activists who preach hate, back terrorists – and get away with it

‘The essence of Jewish spirit’: Thousands gather for October 7 commemoration in London

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Manchester’s Jewish community rallies for October 7 vigil days after synagogue terror attack

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More from Heaton park synagogue attack

Obsession with Israel has crossed a line – and built up to Thursday’s attack

David Lammy booed and heckled with chants of ‘shame’ as he addresses distraught Manchester Jewish community

As head of London police, mark my words: you are not alone

Kemi Badenoch: We have allowed antisemitism to fester on our streets

Starmer: Palestine protesters should ‘respect the grief of British Jews this week’

Does our community really have a future in this country?

‘Jewish blood on his hands’: Apprentice star blames Netanyahu for Manchester synagogue attack

Polanski says Government is ‘an active participant in the murdering of the Palestinians’, in conference speech

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