It took a while, but the police have finally named the suspect who rammed his car into pedestrians outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur and then began stabbing worshippers, killing two. As our own Just Mindy reported, the suspect was literally named Jihad — Jihad Al-Shamie. What could have been the motive? They made clear he's a British citizen … they don't want a replay of the infamous Southport riots, which stirred up "far-right," Islamophobic anti-migrant sentiment, only to learn that the killer of three little girls was a British citizen and the son of Rwandan immigrants.
JUST IN - UK's Counter Terrorism Police name Manchester synagogue attacker as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35 year old UK citizen, of Syrian descent — Sky
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 2, 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who's seemingly been making a slow turn to the "far right," demanding that migrants learn English, eventually referred to the incident as an antisemitic attack.
This was a vile terrorist attack that attacked Jews, because they are Jews.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 2, 2025
Antisemitism is a hatred that is rising, once again. Britain must defeat it, once again.
To every Jewish person in this country: I promise that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the… pic.twitter.com/DAd9OaGNMc
"… security you deserve."
Wow … Starmer came right out and said he'd attack Jews because they are Jews. No waiting days for a motive on this one.
You're a joke. Resign in shame.
— JWF (@JammieWF) October 2, 2025
You facilitated this because you either ignore, or do not grasp, the difference between good and evil.
— David Steinberg (@realDSteinberg) October 2, 2025
Empty words. pic.twitter.com/xuIVKC3hT9
— Jonathan (@Beardandcamera) October 2, 2025
Start with banning all the hate marches immediately. For too long you’ve let this fester - you are culpable.
— Serge Adam 🇾🇪🎗️ (@SergeMUFC) October 2, 2025
Unsurprisingly, the pro-Hamas crowd assembled pretty quickly with their Palestinian flags.
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE!!
— Billy Moore (@billymooreAPBD) October 2, 2025
This is literally hours after the brutal murders in the Jewish community!!
No respect whatsoever!!
Credit:@thenowherephoto pic.twitter.com/nWfEdToRzX
I can honestly say i and another friend felt sick and disgusted at this blatant slap in the face for the victims of today’s attack
— The Nowhere Photographer (@thenowherephoto) October 2, 2025
The police should also be ashamed for their part in this
These people don't give a shit about the Jewish victims and are probably quite pleased on the quiet. This hate has been allowed to go on since October 7th, unfortunately, with zero pushback !
— Mark Goldie (@MarkGoldie94840) October 2, 2025
Utter bastards.
— Jane Pounder (@PounderJane1) October 2, 2025
Starmer recognised Hamas as the rulers of Gaza, he allowed countless pro-Hamas marches in London and now he says he will fight anti-Jewish hatred. He is a pathetic, ghastly and cowardly man. We will not forget. https://t.co/2qkGIJExWM
— Mike Graham 🇬🇧 (@Iromg) October 2, 2025
Starmer formally recognized a Palestinian state just a week ago. At least he's not fooling around here and asking what the motive could possibly be.
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