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| 5 Hasidic Jews stabbed in machete attack on rabbi’s house & synagogue during Hanukkah celebrations in Monsey, NY (VIDEOS) | |
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| At least five people have suffered multiple stabbing and slashing injuries following a gruesome machete attack during Hanukkah celebrations at a rabbi’s home next to a synagogue in Monsey, New York. | |
| The perpetrator, allegedly a black male, broke into the house of Hasidic Rabbi Rottenberg Shul around 21:50pm local time, armed with a machete and began slashing and stabbing the attendants, chasing the victims as they tried to flee the bloody chaos. | |
| According to some reports he then tried to break into the adjacent synagogue, with people barricaded inside, but failed and fled the scene in a silver vehicle. | |
| There were at least five victims – all Hasidic Jews – according to local Orthodox Jews Public Affairs Council. It was not clear if anyone as killed, but at least two of those rushed to a hospital are reportedly in critical condition. | There were at least five victims – all Hasidic Jews – according to local Orthodox Jews Public Affairs Council. It was not clear if anyone as killed, but at least two of those rushed to a hospital are reportedly in critical condition. |
| "We are closely monitoring the reports of multiple people stabbed at a synagogue in Monsey, NY (Rockland County)," a representative of the New York City Police Department Counterterrorism Bureau tweeted. | |
| Police launched an extensive manhunt while videos shared on social media show dozens of officers working at the scene. | |
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