Manchester synagogue latest: Attacker identified as Jihad Al-Shamie

"I think the calls to globalise the Intifada have been disgraceful. We've seen people using those words on placards around Westminster. That's what globalising the Intifada looks like. It means killing Jewish people. And I think there's been far too much tolerance of a lot of rhetoric at many levels. People talking about a genocide in Israel, something that is not the case. This is the sort of action that comes when people feel justified in their actions."

"Greater Manchester Police said extra officers have been deployed across the city to keep communities safe and provide reassurance following Thursday's attack. The force said there will be a high-visibility presence in North Manchester, Bury and Salford, particularly around Jewish communities and synagogues. Officers will also make increased visits to local places of worship, with plans in place to cover Friday evening and the weekend."

Greater Manchester Police deployed extra officers across the city to keep communities safe and provide reassurance following a Thursday attack, focusing on North Manchester, Bury and Salford and areas around synagogues. Officers will increase visits to local places of worship and maintain cover through Friday evening and the weekend, with visible patrols in vehicles and on foot aimed at ensuring Jewish residents feel safe ahead of Shabbat. Kemi Badenoch condemned the car and knife assault as "disgusting and vile," called for rhetoric to be dialled down, linked rising attacks to heated debate about Israel, and criticised tolerance of violent pro-Palestinian chants.

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