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Synagogue Hero Fears for Kids in UK
30 Nov
Summary
- Survivor shot by police contemplates move to Israel with children.
- Worshipper barricaded doors during terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue.
- Victim believes UK antisemitism has increased since October 7th.
A hero from the Manchester synagogue terrorist attack, Yoni Finlay, is contemplating relocating his children to Israel, citing a lack of safety in the UK. Finlay, 39, was accidentally shot by armed police who were responding to the terrorist's attempt to enter the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur. He had been barricading the doors alongside other worshippers when the incident occurred.
Finlay expressed deep concern over the perceived rise in antisemitism in Britain, linking it to increased anger directed at Jewish people following the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Gaza War. He stated that anger towards the Israeli government has manifested as hatred towards Jews in the UK, making it difficult to raise his children in the current environment.
Despite being injured by a stray bullet, Finlay does not blame the police officer involved, acknowledging their efforts to prevent further tragedy. The attack tragically resulted in the deaths of two other individuals, Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby. An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct is underway regarding the police response.
