A violent attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur prayers on October 2 sent shockwaves through the British Jewish community, raising urgent questions about rising anti-Semitism.

The assault, which left two people dead and four injured, unfolded on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, amplifying fears in a nation where anti-Semitic incidents have more than doubled since the Israel-Gaza war began in October 2023.

With Britain’s 292,000 Jews facing a surge in vandalism, assaults, and online abuse, the attack has put a spotlight on the troubling trend. Is this a sign of escalating hatred, or an outlier in a society grappling with global tensions? Let us decode the Manchester attack, trace the history of anti-Semitism in the UK, and examine government responses.

The Manchester

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