Globalizing The Intifada: Manchester, Paris, Tel Aviv and You

Written By B.J. Dichter, Posted on October 11, 2025

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On October 2, 2025, during the solemn observance of Yom Kippur the holiest day in the Jewish calendar a terrorist attack unfolded outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester, England. Attacks on Jewish people seem to have become a tradition since the 1973 war on Israel.

My Name Is Jihad

In this case, the assailant, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen with alien values and of Syrian descent, rammed a car into pedestrians gathered for morning services before emerging with a knife to stab victims. Jihad Al Shamie, was already on bail having been charge with rape, a form of sex crime that used to enrage more liberal minded political figures. He also sent approximately 30 emails to Tory MP John Howell about the Israel-Hamas conflict, where he said, “It is people like you who deserve to die.”

This brazen act of violence left two worshippers dead and three others seriously injured, shaking British citizens across the country reigniting fears of extremism and terrorism within The United Kingdom and Europe.

According to Witnesses

The attack began at approximately 9:31 a.m. BST in Higher Crumpsall, a northern suburb of Manchester. Al-Shamie, who had a prior criminal record including minor offences prior to his current rape charges and was on bail, drove recklessly into a group of people outside the synagogue.

Eyewitnesses described him then exiting the vehicle armed with a knife, targeting those attempting to flee or barricade the entrance. Rabbi Daniel Walker heroically locked the doors, shielding congregants inside and moving them to safety. A security guard was among those stabbed, and police later discovered what appeared to be a suicide belt on the attacker, though it was deemed non-viable after a controlled explosion.

Greater Manchester Police responded, arriving within seven minutes and deploying firearms officers by 9:34 a.m. Shots were fired four minutes later, killing al-Shamie at the scene. Tragically, one victim, 53-year-old Adrian Daubly, was accidentally struck by police gunfire while blocking the doors alongside 66-year-old Melvin Cravitz, the other fatality. The injured included one person hit by the car, one with stab wounds, and another wounded by gunfire. Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson confirmed the accidental shootings, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the response.

 

Investigators declared the incident a terrorist attack later that day, with a suspected Islamist motive under scrutiny. Al-Shamie’s background born in Syria, naturalized in the UK in 2006 raised questions about radicalization. He was not enrolled in any prevention program, designed to counter extremism because no such program exists in the United Kingdom. Although neighbours described him as unremarkable, his father’s social media history was alarming. It included support for Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel which killed over 1200 Israeli citizen and outrage over the Iranian strikes, indicators or the familial adherence toward radicalization. Authorities are examining electronic devices for further evidence of Islamist radicalization, amid broader concerns over rising antisemitism fuelled by the October 7th war Isreal is currently engaged in with Hamas.

Bellow: Israelis at the Nova Music Festival hide in portables as Hamas enters and executes them.

In the aftermath, six individuals three initially and three more the next day were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in nearby areas like Crumpsall and Prestwich. Police increased patrols at synagogues nationwide, and a major incident protocol was activated. Reactions poured in: Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the targeting of “Jews because they are Jews,” vowing to combat hatred without any specific details. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urged the cancellation of pro-Palestinian marches, labeling them insensitive. King Charles III and other leaders expressed shock, while Israeli officials criticized the UK’s mass migration policies importing tens of thousands of extremists into the United Kingdom as a culprit.

This attack fits a disturbing pattern of Islamist-inspired violence in Western countries, where low-tech methods like knives and vehicles are used to maximize terror. Since 2020, Europe and other Western nations have seen a surge in such incidents, often linked to Muslim Brotherhood proxies like ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Jamaat-e-islami, PFLP and other groups. According to Europol and think tanks like Fondapol, Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and other national security advisors, Islamist terrorism has claimed thousands of lives globally, with Western Europe particularly vulnerable due to its lack of border enforcement and mass-migration policies.

Similar Islamist Attacks in Western Countries

Several comparable attacks highlight this trend:

1. Solingen Festival Attack, Germany (August 2024): A 26-year-old Syrian man stabbed attendees at a diversity festival, killing three and injuring eight. IS claimed responsibility, describing it as revenge against “Christians.” The assailant, who had evaded deportation, surrendered, underscoring immigration and radicalization challenges.
2. Mannheim Knife Attack, Germany (May 2024): An Afghan asylum seeker stabbed anti-Islam activist Michael Stürzenberger and a police officer during a rally, killing the officer. The attacker, radicalized online, targeted critics of Islam, reflecting a rise in violence against perceived enemies of the faith. The attacker was shot and killed by police on site.
3. Nice Basilica Attack, France (October 2020): Tunisian migrant Brahim Aouissaoui beheaded a woman and stabbed two others to death inside Notre-Dame Basilica. Shouting “Allahu Akbar,” he was inspired by jihadist ideology, amid France’s debates on secularism and Islam.
4. Reading Park Stabbings, UK (June 2020): Libyan refugee Khairi Saadallah stabbed three men to death in a park, injuring three others. Deemed a terrorist act motivated by Islamist extremism, Saadallah had ties to Libyan militias and shouted jihadist phrases during the assault.
5. Arras Teacher Stabbing, France (October 2023): Chechen refugee Mohammed Mogouchkov stabbed teacher Dominique Bernard to death at a school, injuring others. Pledging allegiance to ISIS, he targeted educators amid tensions over depictions of the Prophet Muhammad.
6. Sydney Church Stabbing, Australia (April 2024): A 16-year-old boy stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a service, injuring him and others. Authorities classified it as Islamist terrorism, linked to online radicalization and anti-Christian sentiment.
7. Paris Teacher Beheading, France (October 2020): Chechen teenager Abdoullakh Anzorov beheaded history teacher Samuel Paty for showing cartoons of the Prophet. Anzorov, radicalized online, was killed by police; the attack sparked national outrage over free speech.
8. Södertälje Killing of Salwan Momika, Sweden (January 2025):Salwan Momika, an Iraqi-born activist known for burning Qurans in Sweden, was shot dead in his apartment in Södertälje while live-streaming. Five suspects were initially arrested but later released without charges, leaving the assailant unidentified. Swedish authorities classified the case as murder with potential extremist or foreign involvement, highlighting tensions over free speech, blasphemy, and security. Although this attack was not by knife I have included it because for many of us, this was quite personal.

   

 

Similar Islamist Attacks in Israel

Israel has also endured a long history of such attacks, particularly during waves like the “Stabbing Intifada” (2015-2016), often motivated by Islamist ideology from Muslim Brotherhood groups like Hamas and incited by Palestinian leaders praising jihad.

1. Jerusalem (October 3, 2015): Two Israelis killed, two wounded. A Palestinian terrorist stabbed a family near Lion’s Gate; police killed the attacker. Fueled by incitement over Temple Mount.
2. Tel Aviv (October 8, 2015): Four wounded. Palestinian stabbed an IDF soldier and civilians; attacker killed. Part of calls for a new Intifada by Hamas.
3. Jerusalem (October 13, 2015): Three killed (including one who died later), 15 wounded. Palestinians conducted shooting and stabbing on a bus; one killed, one arrested. Incited by false al-Aqsa claims.
4. Tel Aviv (November 19, 2015): Two Israelis were killed and at least two others wounded in a stabbing attack in southern Tel Aviv by a Palestinian terrorist.
5. Otniel (January 17, 2016): One killed. Teen Palestinian stabbed a mother in her home; arrested. Driven by jihadist motivations in the Intifada.
6. Beit Horon (January 25, 2016): One killed, one wounded. Two Palestinians stabbed women outside a market; stopped by civilians. Promoted as jihad by Hamas.
7. Kiryat Arba (June 30, 2016): One killed. Palestinian stabbed a 13-year-old girl in her bed; killed by security. Glorified in Islamist rhetoric.
8. Beersheba Attack (March 22, 2022): A Negev Bedouin man, Mohammed Abu al-Kiyan, carried out a stabbing and vehicle-ramming attack in the southern city of Beersheba, targeting shoppers and pedestrians. The attack was motivated by Islamist extremism tied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Casualties: 4 killed, 2 injured.
9. El’ad Axe Attack (May 5, 2022): Two Palestinian men, As’ad Alrafa’ani and Sabhi Shajir, attacked people with axes during Israel’s Independence Day celebrations in a park in El’ad, central Israel. This was classified as a terrorist stabbing-style assault. Casualties: 3 killed, 4 injured.
10. Tel Aviv Ramming and Stabbing (July 4, 2023): A Palestinian from the West Bank conducted a vehicle-ramming followed by a stabbing in Tel Aviv, targeting civilians. Hamas claimed responsibility. Casualties: 1 unborn baby killed, 9 injured.
11. October 7 Hamas Massacres (October 7, 2023): During the initial phase of the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel, militants used stabbings among other methods in massacres at Kibbutz Be’eri (132+ killed) and Kfar Aza (52+ killed). These involved brutal close-quarters violence, including against women and children, as part of a broader Islamist assault.
12. Ra’anana Attack (January 15, 2024): Two Palestinians from the West Bank carried out a vehicle-ramming and stabbing in Ra’anana, central Israel. Hamas praised the attack. Casualties: 1 killed, 18 injured.
13. Malachei HaShalom Stabbing (April 12, 2024): A Palestinian man, Ahmed Dawabsha, fatally stabbed 14-year-old Benjamin Achimeir in the West Bank settlement of Malachei HaShalom. Casualties: 1 killed.
14. Jaffa Shooting and Stabbing (October 1, 2024): Two gunmen, affiliated with Hamas, conducted a mass shooting combined with stabbings at a light rail station in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, as part of the spillover from the Israel-Hamas war. Casualties: 7 killed, 17 injured.
15. Beersheba Shooting and Stabbing (October 6, 2024): A lone gunman, Ahmad Said Suliman al-Uqbi, attacked people at a bus station in Beersheba, incorporating stabbings into the assault. Linked to Islamist motivations from the ongoing conflict. Casualties: 1 killed, 13 injured.
16. Hadera Axe Attack (October 9, 2024): Ahmed Jabarin carried out a mass stabbing-style attack with an axe at multiple locations in Hadera, northern Israel, amid the Israel-Hamas war spillover. Casualties: 1 killed, 5 injured.
17. Karkur Junction Attack (February 27, 2025): A Palestinian man rammed a car into people at a bus stop near Pardes Hanna-Karkur, then attempted to stab police with a screwdriver. Hamas praised the attack. Casualties: 1 killed, 13 injured.
18. Haifa Knife Attack (March 3, 2025): A knife-wielding assailant attacked civilians in Haifa, northern Israel, in an incident condemned as terrorism. Casualties: 1 killed, 4 injured.

These incidents in the West, often involving asylum seekers or second-generation immigrants in the West, reveal common threads: online radicalization through religious extremism, radicalization within mosques tied to or laundering money for, islamic extremist organizations targeting symbols of western values, other minorities christians and jews. Europol reports a doubling of jihadist plots in Europe since 2023. The Manchester attack and its parallels underscore the relentless terror Israel has confronted since the First Intifada in 1987 marked by stabbings, bombings, and daily threats now extend to the entire world. This aligns precisely with Islamist calls to “globalize the intifada,” aiming to export that generational trauma and terrorize the West in the same unrelenting manner Israel has endured for decades. The Establishment of counter-radicalization strategies, counter-terrorism intelligence sharing, and deportation are imperative to halt this imported menace.

Shockingly there are still people in the West who do not get it. They do not understand that alien supremacist values aggressively hostile to the West cannot be accommodated. Negotiation and accommodation are seen as weakness by the aggressor. However now there is an additional layer to cause chaos, the intentional deception within conservative circles from former conservative voices like Tucker Carlson, Candice Owens and others who mimic paid public relations officials for extremists and lie to their audiences and deflect blame to the victims in the global war with jihadisms. America and Israel in particular, a tiny country the size of El Salvador, the only country in the Middle East fighting theocratic authoritarianism are the primary targets of this distortion. If the West falls you can blame deceptive voices like these for helping the radical left in accelerating this process of our decline.