{"id":2120697,"date":"2023-12-09T17:35:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T22:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shots-fired-at-jewish-synagogue-by-man-who-shouted-free-palestine\/"},"modified":"2023-12-09T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T22:37:43","slug":"shots-fired-at-jewish-synagogue-by-man-who-shouted-free-palestine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shots-fired-at-jewish-synagogue-by-man-who-shouted-free-palestine\/","title":{"rendered":"Man shouting &#8216;Free Palestine&#8217; fires shots at Jewish synagogue"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fshots-fired-at-jewish-synagogue-by-man-who-shouted-free-palestine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2120697&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Shots Fired at Jewish Synagogue by Man Who Shouted &#8216;Free Palestine&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2064 man arrested \u200dafter a shotgun was fired outside of an \u2063Albany, New York, synagogue\u200b hours before the start of\u2062 Hanukkah on Thursday is being held without bail.<\/p>\n<p>Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, \u206328, was called a \u201cdanger\u200c to the community\u201d during his Friday \u2062arraignment in U.S. District Court, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/12\/07\/nyregion\/temple-israel-albany-shots-fired.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alkhader, a resident of Schenectady, is a U.S.\u2064 citizen who was born in Iraq, according to\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesunion.com\/news\/article\/mufid-fawaz-alkhader-heads-court-temple-israel-18541327.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albany Times-Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Who is Mufid Alkhader? Albany synagogue shooting suspect<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: The suspect who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-mass-shooting-kills-8-media-races-to-speculate-on-motive\/\" title=\"Georgia Mass Shooting Kills 8, Media Races To Speculate On Motive\">allegedly opened fire<\/a> outside of a synagogue\u200c in\u200c Albany, New\u2062 York, was identified as\u200d 28-year-old Mufid Fawaz\u200d Alkhader.<\/p>\n<p>  \u2013 \u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VqCBHMvMbE\">https:\/\/t.co\/VqCBHMvMbE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HL8ttBSvsv\">pic.twitter.com\/HL8ttBSvsv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Newsweek (@Newsweek) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Newsweek\/status\/1733133711976140818?\">December 8, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Alkhader shouted \u201cFree Palestine\u201d during the incident, in which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/100-harvard-faculty-defend-palestinian-slogan-condemned-university-president-anti-semitic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two rounds<\/a> from a shotgun were fired\u200c outside of Temple Israel, Albany police said.<\/p>\n<p>He later \u200dtold officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco &#038; Explosives that \u201cevents in the Middle East have impacted\u200d him,\u201d according to a criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said shell casings were located on \u2062the stairway at the\u2062 synagogue\u2019s front entrance of the synagogue.<\/p>\n<p>Hawkins said the building was not damaged, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/who-mufid-alkhader-albany-synagogue-shooting-suspect-1850741\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Police are \u200dinvestigating the incident as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/chuck-schumer-forced-admit-spike-anti-semitism-america-coming-left\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hate crime<\/a>, Hawkins said Alkhader told \u200cpolice he was feeling victimized.<\/p>\n<p>New \u2063York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the incident took place \u201cwith at least two \u200cdozen children, preschoolers, who \u2063were on the premises,\u201d according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/man-arrested-after-firing-shots-at-albany-new-york-synagogue-with-preschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alkhader is being charged, for now, under federal law with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person due to his admission of marijuana use, the Times-Union reported.<\/p>\n<p>The incident took place as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hanukkah-festival-lights-time-deep-darkness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anti-Semitic incidents<\/a> are on\u2062 the rise due \u2063to the Israel-Hamas war.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter this press conference, we\u2019re going to be lighting\u2062 Hanukkah candles\u00a0\u2014 because we need\u200c light in darkness,\u201d\u200d Temple Israel Rabbi Wendy Love Anderson said.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the\u200c Jewish Federation of Northeastern New\u2063 York called for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/zg-anti-semitic-vandals-hit-ontario-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vigilance and courage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring this time of rising antisemitism throughout our country and the world we encourage our community to be especially\u200c vigilant and aware of potential threats,\u201d the statement\u2062 said. \u201cAt \u200cthe same time, we can not succumb to fear and intimidation and we must\u200d remain proud of our Jewish heritage and traditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn these challenging times, our unwavering spirit\u200d shines as a beacon of hope, proving\u2062 that even in the darkest of moments, our light remains undimmed,\u201d Temple Israel posted on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/templeisraelofalbany\/posts\/pfbid0k15cqjtoTck15crpNDecTL3V2RjrNdd6wsyKuK5c2QtAmsapRVRTUdqPJZCy69uwl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/shots-fired-jewish-synagogue-man-shouted-free-palestine\/\">Shots Fired \u200bat Jewish Synagogue by Man Who Shouted &#8216;Free Palestine&#8217;<\/a> \u200d appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can we differentiate\u200d between legitimate criticism of Israeli policies and anti-Semitism?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  According to The New York Times.\u2064 She\u2062 condemned the act of \u200bviolence and expressed her \u2063support for \u2063the Jewish community in\u2062 Albany.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting at the Jewish synagogue has raised concerns about the \u200drise of anti-Semitic incidents \u2063in the United States. Anti-Semitism has been a persistent issue throughout \u2064history, and it continues to pose a\u200b threat to Jewish communities around the world.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/3-men-of-palestinian-descent-attending-holiday-gathering-shot-injured-near-university-of-vermont\/\" title=\"3 Palestinian men shot, injured at holiday gathering near University of Vermont\">shooter shouted<\/a> &#8220;Free Palestine&#8221; during the incident suggests\u2064 that this act of violence could\u200b be politically motivated. However, it is important to differentiate between legitimate criticism of Israeli policies and anti-Semitism. Criticizing\u2062 the policies of the Israeli government is not inherently anti-Semitic, \u2064but using that criticism to justify acts of violence against Jews is.<\/p>\n<p>The incident \u200cin Albany highlights the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-johnson-impeachment-appears-to-be-distraction-from-what-democrat-leadership-knew-about-jan-6\/\" title=\"Sen. Johnson: Impeachment Appears to Be Distraction From What Democrat Leadership Knew About Jan. 6\">increased security measures<\/a> at \u200bplaces of worship and \u200ca comprehensive approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kyrsten-sinema-responds-to-critics-filibuster-support-is-based-on-what-is-best-for-our-democracy\/\" title=\"Kyrsten Sinema Responds To Critics: Filibuster Support Is \u2018Based On What Is Best For Our Democracy\u2019\">combating hate crimes<\/a>. It is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a>\u2063 to thoroughly investigate this incident and \u200bhold the perpetrator accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>As individuals, we also have a role to play in promoting tolerance\u2063 and understanding. We must condemn acts of hatred and discrimination \u2064in all forms and stand in solidarity\u2062 with targeted communities. Education and awareness are key to combatting prejudice \u2062and\u2064 fostering \u2064a more inclusive society.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities should also focus on\u200c addressing the underlying causes of extremism and radicalization. This includes\u200d addressing grievances and working towards peaceful resolutions to conflicts. It is essential to create an environment where people\u2064 feel heard and respected, \u200bregardless of their background \u2062or beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>In times like these, it is important\u200b to remember the power of unity and solidarity. We must come together as a\u200b society to reject \u200bhatred and\u2062 violence in all its forms. Only through collective action can we create a better and more inclusive world, where everyone can practice their faith\u2063 freely and without \u2064fear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>28-year-old man named Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, who fired a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue before Hanukkah, is being held without bail. During his arraignment in U.S. District Court on Friday, he was deemed a &#8220;danger to the community.&#8221; (55 words)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2120698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2120697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2120697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2120697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2120698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2120697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2120697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2120697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}