Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Manchester Synagogue Attack: Suspect Named, Father Praises Hamas
A man named Jihad Al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian descent, is suspected of attacking a synagogue in Manchester.
His father praised Hamas for their October 7 attack but later criticized them for capturing elderly people and children.
The father had initially expressed support on social media, using phrases of encouragement.
The police confirmed Al-Shamie as the suspect, and also confirmed that the device was not viable.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
Jihad Al-Shamie is the suspect in the Manchester synagogue attack.
Al-Shamie is a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.
Al-Shamie's father praised Hamas's October 7 attack on social media.
The father later criticized Hamas for capturing elderly people and children.
The device was not viable according to police.
- Who
- Jihad Al-Shamie is the suspect and his father
- What
- Attack on a Manchester synagogue, and the father’s public comments.
- When
- October 7 attack
- Where
- Manchester, England
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Suspect's Name
- Jihad Al-Shamie
- Suspect's Age
- 35
- Suspect's Nationality
- British
- Suspect's Descent
- Syrian
- Father's Stance (Initial)
- Praised Hamas's October 7 attack
- Father's Subsequent Stance
- Criticized Hamas for capturing elderly and children