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In response to the incident many protests were conducted around the world. Rabbi [[Avi Weiss]] conducted a protest at the Palestinian Embassy in New York City.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Nov-18/278108-spanish-lawmakers-pass-symbolic-motion-on-eventual-recognition-of-palestine.ashx#axzz3JSEgERYn Spanish lawmakers pass symbolic motion on eventual recognition of Palestine] - Retrieved 18 November 2014.</ref> Ten right-wing Jews were arrested at a protest in Jerusalem,<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4593563,00.html Ten right-wing activists arrested at J'lem rally] - Retrieved 18 November 2014</ref> and an additional 23 were arrested attempting to block the [[Jerusalem Light Rail]].<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Right-wing-demonstrations-in-Jerusalem-23-suspects-arrested-so-far-during-riots-382192 Right-wing demonstrations in Jerusalem: 23 suspects arrested so far during riots] - Retrieved 18 November 2014</ref> |
In response to the incident many protests were conducted around the world. Rabbi [[Avi Weiss]] conducted a protest at the Palestinian Embassy in New York City.<ref>[http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2014/Nov-18/278108-spanish-lawmakers-pass-symbolic-motion-on-eventual-recognition-of-palestine.ashx#axzz3JSEgERYn Spanish lawmakers pass symbolic motion on eventual recognition of Palestine] - Retrieved 18 November 2014.</ref> Ten right-wing Jews were arrested at a protest in Jerusalem,<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4593563,00.html Ten right-wing activists arrested at J'lem rally] - Retrieved 18 November 2014</ref> and an additional 23 were arrested attempting to block the [[Jerusalem Light Rail]].<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Right-wing-demonstrations-in-Jerusalem-23-suspects-arrested-so-far-during-riots-382192 Right-wing demonstrations in Jerusalem: 23 suspects arrested so far during riots] - Retrieved 18 November 2014</ref> |
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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the attack, handing out sweets, and brandishing axes and posters of the killers.<ref name="Israel on Edge">{{cite web | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html | title=Israel on Edge After Attackers Kill Five in Synagogue | publisher=New York Times | accessdate=18 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="Revelers in Rafah">{{cite web | url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Palestinians-in-Gaza-celebrate-deadly-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-382125 | title=Revelers in Rafah hand out sweets, brandish axes and posters in praise of terrorists. | publisher=Jerusalem Post | accessdate=18 November 2014}}</ref> Palestinian television displayed photographs of celebratory scenes in Bethlehem, in the West Bank<ref name="Israel on Edge"/> and Palestinian radio called the killers "martyrs". Hamas praised the attackers and urged for "more revenge attacks". <ref name="Hamas: Jerusalem synagogue">{{cite web | url=http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Hamas-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-in-response-to-death-of-Palestinian-bus-driver-found-hanged-382106 | title=Hamas: Jerusalem synagogue attack in response to death of Palestinian bus driver found hanged | publisher=Jerusalem Post | accessdate=18 November 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:52, 18 November 2014
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| 2014 Jerusalem synagogue attack | |
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| Location | Har Nof, Jerusalem, Israel |
| Date | November 18, 2014 |
| Deaths | 7 (5 civilians and 2 attackers) |
| Injured | 7 civilians |
| Perpetrators | Uday Abu Jamal and Rassan Abu Jamal |
On 18 November 2014, two Palestinian militants entered Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue, in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel, and attacked the congregants with with a pistol, axes and knives. They killed four worshipers, three American citizens and one British, and a responding police officers. The two attackers were then killed by police. Seven other people were wounded.[1] The event was the deadliest attack in Jerusalem since March 2008.[2]
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) immediately claimed responsibility for the attack,[3] however the police chief stated he believes it was a lone wolf attack.[4]
Victims
Among the dead was Rabbi Moshe Twersky (50), head of "Torat Moshe" kolel, and son of Isadore Twersky[1] Also killed were Rabbi Calman Levine (50), Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg (68) and Rabbi Aryeh Kopinsky (40) were killed in the attack. Zidan Saif (30), a police officer shot in the head during the attack, later died from his wounds.[5][6] Seven more people were wounded, 3 of them seriously wounded.[7]
Attack
At approximately 7:00 a.m, during the Shacharit (morning prayer), the assailants entered Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue, and proceeded to attack the worshippers with axes, meat cleavers and pistols.[8][9][10] Two traffic policemen who heard gunfire came running to the synagogue and proceeded to engage the attackers. A third policeman arrived shortly after, and shot and killed both attackers. Two of the policemen were wounded, one of them critically.[11]
The first responder was Israeli-Druze police officer Zidan Sayif, who was critically wounded after sustaining gunshot wounds to the nose and brain.[12]
According to witnesses, the perpetrators screamed Allah hu'Akbar as they attacked the worshipers.[13][14]
Perpetrators
The perpetrators, cousins Uday (22) and Rassan (27) Abu Jamal came from the East Jerusalem neighbourhood Jabel Mukaber,[9]and worked at a grocery store near the synagogue.[15] They were relatives of Jamal Abu Jamal, who had been held in Israeli prison for militant activity, and released as a gesture of goodwill to the Palestinian Authority as part of the 2013–14 Israeli–Palestinian peace talks.[16] The two men were reportedly affiliated with the PFLP,[17] but their family stated that they were unaware whether such claims were true.[18]
Response
In response to the incident many protests were conducted around the world. Rabbi Avi Weiss conducted a protest at the Palestinian Embassy in New York City.[19] Ten right-wing Jews were arrested at a protest in Jerusalem,[20] and an additional 23 were arrested attempting to block the Jerusalem Light Rail.[21]
Palestinian response
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip celebrated the attack, handing out sweets, and brandishing axes and posters of the killers.[22][23] Palestinian television displayed photographs of celebratory scenes in Bethlehem, in the West Bank[22] and Palestinian radio called the killers "martyrs". Hamas praised the attackers and urged for "more revenge attacks". [24]
Reactions
U.S. — Barack Obama the President of the United States stated the he strongly condemned the attacks which killed 3 US citizens.[25] John Kerry the United States Secretary of State called the attack "act of pure terror and senseless brutality and violence."[26] New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he is “horrified and heartbroken” by the attack. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement condemning the "horrific terror attack" which he said "was a deplorable act of evil that should be denounced as such by all regardless of their political or religious beliefs." Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer also released statements condemning the attack. Schumer said the Palestinian Authority was a co-conspirator in the attack for carrying out "reckless incitement."[27] The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced they will be investigating the incident.[28]
United Kingdom — David Cameron, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, condemned the Palestinian attack writing "I'm appalled by today's horrific attack on worshippers at a Jerusalem synagogue. My thoughts are with the victims' families."[29] the chairman of the Conservative Party Grant Shapps also condemned the attack, saying his prayers were with the families of the victims. He criticized former Cabinet Minister Baroness Warsi who apparently compared the attack to protests by "Israeli extremists" at Al-Aqsa mosque. Warsi stated that both Israelis and Palestinians have been killed by extremists and she wanted "justice for all".[30]
Canada - Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada, condemned the "barbaric act of terror." Harper said Canada's "thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel."[31]
France - François Hollande the President of France issued a statement condemning "the heinous attack this morning in a synagogue in Jerusalem and those who dared to welcome the act". Hollande "expressed his deep concern over the chain of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank."[32]
Germany - Frank-Walter Steinmeier the German Foreign Minister called the "deadly attacks targeting innocent believers in a place of worship" a "terrible transgression in an already extremely tense situation."[33]
United Nations - Robert Serry the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, strongly condemned the attack saying "there can be no justification whatsoever for these deliberate killings."[34]
Israel — Benjamin Netanyahu the Prime Minister of Israel stated that he blames the attack on Abbas' incitement and stated that Israel will respond decisively.[35] Netanyahu later ordered the demolition of the attackers' homes.[36]
Bahrain — Sheikh Abu Khalifa, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, condemned the attack.[37]
Palestinian Authority — Mahmoud Abbas the Palestinian President stated that "the presidency condemns the attack on Jewish worshipers in their place of prayer and condemns the killing of civilians no matter who is doing it."[38] Hamas stated the attack was a response to the bus driver found hanged, which was ruled a suicide, however many believe it was staged.[39]
Hamas - In the Gaza Strip people distributed sweets to celebrate. Hamas praised the attack as "an appropriate and functional response to the crimes of the Israeli occupation."[40][41]
- File:Flag of the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine.svg Islamic Jihad - In Gaza, the Islamic Jihad praised the attack.[42]
Media coverage
Originally CNN reported the attack as Palestinians killed in a mosque.[43] Additionally in their coverage they referred to the death toll as four Jews and two Palestinians, failing to note that the Palestinians were the attackers. They later removed their original stories and issued an apology.[44]
CBC News ran the story under the title "Jerusalem police fatally shoot 2 after apparent synagogue attack", emphasising the death of the terrorists rather than the attacked party. [45]
See also
References
- ^ a b Soffer, Ari (18 November 2014). "Synagogue Massacre Victim Identified as Rabbi Moshe Twersky". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ DEATH TOLL AT 5 IN JERUSALEM SYNAGOGUE ATTACK - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Miller, Elhanan (18 November 2014). "PFLP terror group claims responsibility". Times of Israel. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Police chief: Lone wolves apparently carried out deadly attack at Jerusalem synagogue - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ BREAKING: Officer Dies, Becomes 5th Victim of Today’s Jerusalem Attack - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Police officer wounded in Jerusalem terror attack dies, bringing death toll to 5 - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Jeremy Sharon (18 November 2014). "Jerusalem terror victims identified as US and British citizens". The Jerusalem Post.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Yaakov Lappin; Daniel K. Eisenbud (18 November 2014). "Report: East Jerusalem cousins suspected Palestinian terrorists in synagogue attack". The Jerusalem Post.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Israel Hayom Staff; Associated Press (18 November 2014). "4 Israelis killed in terror attack at Jerusalem synagogue". Israel Hayom.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ http://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234633
- ^ http://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234633
- ^ Muqata, Jameel (18 November 2014). "Israeli-Druze Policeman – First on Scene in Har Nof Massacre, Fighting for His Life". The Jewish Press. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Thornhill, Ted (18 November 2014). "British rabbi and three Americans slaughtered in Jerusalem synagogue attack: Worshippers killed at dawn by fanatics screaming 'God is great' armed with knives, axes and guns". Daily Mail.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Text "http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2838891/Four-worshippers-killed-terrorist-attack-Jerusalem-synagogue-two-men-armed-knives-axes-guns.html#ixzz3JQmUYYER" ignored (help) - ^ Li, David (18 November 2014). "http://nypost.com/2014/11/18/israelis-dead-after-attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue/". New York Post. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ^ “The Images I Saw Inside the Synagogue Reminded Me of Images from the Holocaust” - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Report: Har Nof Terrorist Worked Next to Synagogue - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ "4 Israelis killed in terror attack at Jerusalem synagogue". Israel Hayom. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Jerusalem synagogue axe attack kills four - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Spanish lawmakers pass symbolic motion on eventual recognition of Palestine - Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Ten right-wing activists arrested at J'lem rally - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Right-wing demonstrations in Jerusalem: 23 suspects arrested so far during riots - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ a b "Israel on Edge After Attackers Kill Five in Synagogue". New York Times. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Revelers in Rafah hand out sweets, brandish axes and posters in praise of terrorists". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Hamas: Jerusalem synagogue attack in response to death of Palestinian bus driver found hanged". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Obama 'strongly condemns' Jerusalem terror attack, noting US citizenship of 3 victims - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue terror attack - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ 4 People, Including Americans, Killed In Jerusalem Synagogue Attack. November 18, 2014.
- ^ FBI launches investigation into death of US citizens - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Jack Moore (November 18, 2014). Jerusalem Synagogue Attack: David Cameron Condemns 'Horrific' Palestinian Killings in Holy City. International Business Times.
- ^ Watt, Holly (18 November 2014). "Baroness Warsi slapped down over Jerusalem massacre comments". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ The Canadian Press (November 18, 2014). Canada condemns deadly attack on Jerusalem synagogue.
- ^ Embassy of France in Washington (November 18, 2014). Terror Attack in Jerusalem.
- ^ Times Of Israel (November 18, 2014). Kerry condemns Jerusalem attack, Palestinian incitement.
- ^ United Nations News Center (18 November 2014). UN special envoy, human rights office condemn attack on Jerusalem synagogue.
- ^ Netanyahu: Israel will 'respond decisively' to murder of Jews in synagogue terror attack - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Islamic Country Strongly Condemns The Terrorist Attack In Jerusalem - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Netanyahu orders demolition of terrorists' homes after synagogue attack - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Abbas condemns deadly attack on Jewish worshipers in Jerusalem synagogue - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ Hamas: Jerusalem synagogue attack in response to death of Palestinian bus driver found hanged - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ BBC (18 November 2014). Jerusalem synagogue: Palestinians kill Israeli worshippers.
- ^ Hasson, Nir (18 November 2014). "Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue terror attack". Haaaretz. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ BBC (18 November 2014). Jerusalem synagogue: Palestinians kill Israeli worshippers.
- ^ CNN calls incident ‘mosque attack’ - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ CNN apologizes for mistake in Jerusalem terror attack coverage - Retrieved 18 November 2014
- ^ http://honestreporting.com/synagogue-terror-attack-top-headline-fails/
