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UK Police Arrest Two in Alleged Imminent Plot Targeting Jewish Community
Israeli President Herzog Denounces Vandalism at Jerusalem Synagogue
Manchester Plot Described as 'Fairly Imminent' Ahead of Yom Kippur Arrests

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You're listening to Antisemitism Watch, I'm Rachel Adler. Today, we're tracking an alleged plot in the UK that was reportedly in its final stages and the repeated vandalism targeting a synagogue in Jerusalem.

In the UK, police have been granted an additional week to question two men arrested in Manchester on September 20th, the eve of Yom Kippur. According to reporting by the BBC, the men, both in their 30s, were arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to target the Jewish community. Detectives are now able to detain them until October 4th. Sources described the suspected plot as 'fairly imminent' and in its 'later stages of planning.' The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, stated their work is ongoing. Searches were also conducted at properties in Liverpool and Salford. A spokesperson for the Community Security Trust called the alleged plot 'utterly chilling,' noting it as another reminder of the serious terrorist threat facing Jewish communities.

Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, the Kol Haneshama synagogue has been the target of four vandalism incidents over approximately one month. As reported by The Jerusalem Post, Israeli President Isaac Herzog contacted the synagogue's leaders to express support. According to the president's office, Herzog pledged to discuss the incidents with the Israel Police and emphasized the importance of freedom of worship. The synagogue reported that the first incident on August 16th involved young people breaking a window, entering the prayer hall, damaging artworks, and removing Pride flags. On September 13th, Rosh Hashanah, worshippers were reportedly pelted with eggs. In the lead-up to Yom Kippur, an unidentified person removed a screen from a restroom window and threw a glass object inside, and another Pride flag was removed from within the building. Police reported detaining three underage Jerusalem residents suspected of involvement in the damage. The Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism stated these incidents were fueled by incitement against Reform Jews. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion had previously expressed shock.

That's our report for today. I'm Rachel Adler, thank you for listening to Antisemitism Watch.

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Sources:
- bbc.co.uk: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3v4qr4x5edo
- ua.news: https://ua.news/en/world/prezident-gertsog-pidtrimav-sinagogu-pislia-vandalizmu-jerusalem-post