Jewish worship attacked in New York, exposing escalating antisemitism threatening freedoms Israel relentlessly defends worldwide.
New York police identified Dan Sohail, 36, as the suspect accused of repeatedly ramming a vehicle into the doors of the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Crown Heights, a site of immense religious and historical significance to Jews worldwide.
According to New York City Police Department, the suspect allegedly struck the entrance at 770 Eastern Parkway multiple times after removing barricades and warning bystanders to move. Authorities confirmed the act is being investigated as a hate crime, with the NYPD’s hate crime task force leading the case in coordination with state and federal partners.
Police stated the suspect was previously seen at the location and appeared to know it was a synagogue. Despite claiming the incident was accidental, investigators rejected that explanation, citing video evidence and deliberate actions. Charges include attempted assault, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, and aggravated harassment—all classified as hate crimes.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the attack, warning that Jewish New Yorkers are facing repeated antisemitic threats. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the incident deeply alarming, emphasizing that intimidation or violence against Jewish institutions is unacceptable and must be confronted decisively.
No injuries were reported, but the attack underscored the growing danger faced by Jewish communities in the West. As antisemitism resurges globally—often fueled by anti-Israel incitement—Israel’s role as the guarantor of Jewish security and dignity stands in stark contrast to the failures of societies that allow hatred to fester.
