The NYPD arrested a suspect in a series of stabbings in Manhattan and is investigating whether the attack was a hate crime, Israeli media reports.
The New York Police Department confirmed early Friday that it arrested a suspect in the Manhattan stabbings, and is investigating whether the attack constitutes a hate crime. The arrest follows the incident that unfolded Thursday evening, on Tisha B'Av, when a Jewish man was stabbed with a screwdriver as he left a synagogue on the Upper West Side.
The Zioneer's coverage of the attack evolved rapidly on Thursday night. An initial unverified report (22:50 Jerusalem) was followed by confirmation from Israeli media that a Jewish man had been seriously wounded and the suspect arrested. Within the same hour, details emerged: a second victim of Asian descent was stabbed in the back, the attacker reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar," witnesses confirmed the shout, and the New York City Council speaker said the attack appeared antisemitic.
The attack occurred on Tisha B'Av, the Jewish day of mourning, as the victim left a synagogue. The attacker's reported use of a screwdriver and the religious significance of the date have fueled concerns about a possible hate crime, though the NYPD has not yet officially classified it as such. Both victims are in stable condition.
The suspect's identity has not been released, and the investigation into the motive continues. The hate crime designation remains under review.
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