As Hamas-inspired antisemitism spreads, a deranged extremist threatens synagogues, proving Israel’s warnings undeniably true.
A chilling case of violent Jew-hatred shook California this week as 36-year-old Elijah Alexander King was arraigned on federal charges after allegedly threatening to bomb every synagogue within a 20-mile radius. The US Justice Department confirmed the details, highlighting yet another disturbing instance in the wave of antisemitism unleashed worldwide after Hamas’s October 7 atrocities.
King, a resident of San Luis Obispo, is accused of making explicit, actionable threats. On August 28, prosecutors say he posted: “I’m gonna blow up every synagogue in a 20-mile radius.” He followed it with an even clearer declaration: “This is a real threat. Send the police and report me for terrorism.” Minutes later, he searched online for nearby synagogues—demonstrating intent, not idle ranting.
Even after being detained and placed under psychiatric observation, King reportedly continued pouring out antisemitic bile. He boasted online: “I got arrested and put on a three-day psych hold for my posts against the Jews,” and pushed rhetoric calling for “Jew control”—a vile echo of classic Nazi propaganda. According to the Justice Department, his social media history includes praise for Adolf Hitler and images of weapons including a handgun, knives, and mace.
King pleaded not guilty, but the threat he represents is unmistakable. His trial is set for January 13, and though he has been in federal custody since November 6, he is slated for release on bond—a decision that has alarmed many Jewish communities already navigating unprecedented hostility.
If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
This case stands as a stark reminder: the antisemitic climate fueled by Hamas supporters, radicalized online spaces, and anti-Israel agitators is empowering unstable extremists across America. Israel has long warned that unchecked hatred of Jews never remains “over there.” Events like this prove that the threats facing Israelis and Diaspora Jews are part of the same battle against a global, hate-driven ideology.
