2014 Jerusalem synagogue attack

yes Terrorist attack in Israel November 2020 2014 Jerusalem synagogue attack Har Nof synagogue attack.jpg Police operations at the synagogue shortly after the attack Israel jerusalem 31 47 09 35 10 31 The attack site Har Nof, Jerusalem 2014 11 18 yes הפיגוע בבית הכנסת קהילת בני תורה heb 31 47 09 N 35 10 31 E inline,title 6:55 am UTC+2 Mass shooting, stabbing Pistols, axe, knife 6 (+2 attackers) 7 Uday Abu JamalGhassan Abu Jamal On the morning of 18 November 2014, two Palestinian men from Jerusalem entered Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue, in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem, and attacked the praying congregants with axes, knives, and a gun. They killed four dual-nationality worshippers, and critically wounded a responding Druze Israeli police officer, who later died of his wounds. They also injured seven male worshippers,Soffer Ari Synagogue Massacre Victim Identified as Rabbi Moshe Twersky http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/187594 18 November 2014 Arutz Sheva 18 November 2014 20 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141120163550/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/187594 live one of whom never woke up from a coma and died 11 months later. The two attackers were then shot dead by the police. Several initial reports claimed that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) had declared responsibility for the attack;Lynfield Ben 2014-11-19 Jerusalem synagogue attack: Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-popular-front-for-the-liberation-of-palestine-claims-responsibility-9868981.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20220512152952/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-popular-front-for-the-liberation-of-palestine-claims-responsibility-9868981.html 12 May 2022 2023-04-20 The Independent enTait Robert 18 November 2014 Jerusalem synagogue axe attack kills five https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/11237316/Jerusalem-attack.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20180819182313/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/11237316/Jerusalem-attack.html 19 August 2018 4 April 2018 The Daily Telegraph2014-11-18 PFLP claims responsibility for Jerusalem synagogue attack en-IN The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/PFLP-claims-responsibility-for-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack/article60318449.ece live subscription 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20150508215341/http://m.thehindu.com/news/international/pflp-claims-responsibility-for-jerusalem-synagogue-attack/article6611700.ece/ 8 May 2015 0971-751X Other sources say declarations by PFLP militants were either confused or that the group itself disclaimed responsibility.Toameh Khaled Abu 18 November 2014 Palestinian terror group PFLP: To early talk about responsibility for 'heroic' synagogue attack https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/palestinian-terror-group-pflp-to-early-talk-about-responsibility-for-heroic-synagogue-attack-382121 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141218155348/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Palestinian-terror-group-PFLP-To-early-talk-about-responsibility-for-heroic-synagogue-attack-382121 18 December 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US Conflicted reports emerged in the Palestinian media about a Palestinian terror group claiming responsibility for the deadly attack at a Jerusalem synagogue on Tuesday. A spokesman for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) stated that it was 'premature' to talk about his organization's responsibility for the attack he labeled as 'heroic'. 2014-11-19 Synagogue attack: Israel vows retribution, demolishes Palestinian homes https://www.newarab.com/news/synagogue-attack-israel-vows-retribution-demolishes-palestinian-homes live https://web.archive.org/web/20141218155743/http://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/26f78104-f506-420e-8e1d-ce2b6a57b89a 18 December 2014 2023-04-20 The New Arab en "Synagogue attack: Israel vows retribution, demolishes Palestinian homes" Archived 18 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Al-Araby, 19 November 2014: "It was initially reported that the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) had claimed the attack, but the group later denied that, stating that they had merely supported those who carried it out. 'We bless the operation and the two young men who carried it out,' said Jamil Mizher, the leader of the PFLP, to al-Araby al-Jadeed. 'But we have not received any confirmation that it was planned by the PFLP, even though it was consistent with the history of the PFLP,' Mizher said.Cohen Ben 20 November 2014 Overlooked Palestinian terror group returns with a vengeance https://www.jns.org/opinion/overlooked-palestinian-terror-group-returns-with-a-vengeance/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210225060255/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/florida-jewish-journal/opinion/fl-jjps-cohen-1126-20141124-story.html 25 February 2021 2023-04-20 JNS.org en-US the PFLP didn't explicitly claim responsibility for the atrocity at the synagogue in the Har Nof neighborhood, it did laud the attack while describing the two assailants, cousins Ghassan and Odai Abu Jamal, as "PFLP comrades". Israeli authorities stated that 'it seemed the men had acted alone'. It was the deadliest terror attack in Jerusalem since the Mercaz HaRav massacre in March 2008.Bobb Scott 18 November 2014 Palestinians Kill 5 in Attack on Jerusalem Synagogue https://www.voanews.com/a/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-dead/2524156.html 2023-04-20 VOA enBotelho Greg Ellis Ralph Wedeman Ben Ben Wedeman 18 November 2014 Four worshipers, one policeman killed in Jerusalem synagogue http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/world/meast/jerusalem-violence live https://web.archive.org/web/20210820201448/https://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/world/meast/jerusalem-violence/ 20 August 2021 19 November 2014 CNNWorland Justin 2014-11-18 At Least Four Killed in Terror Attack on Jerusalem Synagogue https://time.com/3591813/deaths-jerusalem-synagogue/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141118171626/http://time.com/3591813/deaths-jerusalem-synagogue/ 18 November 2014 2023-04-20 Time en The attack was one of a number of violent attacks on Israelis in the summer and autumn of 2014 being called an intifada by some news sources, despite no official intifada being organized by a Palestinian group, as they were in the first and second intifadas.Hatuqa Dalia 18 November 2014 Jerusalem attacks likely do not portend a third Palestinian intifada http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/11/18/why-talk-of-a-thirdpalestinianintifadaispremature.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141120170121/http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/11/18/why-talk-of-a-thirdpalestinianintifadaispremature.html 20 November 2014 2023-04-20 Al Jazeera The UN Security Council condemned the "despicable terrorist attack" in the Jerusalem synagogue.19 November 2014 Security Council strongly condemns 'despicable terrorist attack' in Jerusalem synagogue United Nations News Centre https://news.un.org/en/story/2014/11/484152 live 28 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202351/http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=49389 4 March 2016 Attack At approximately 07:00, during the weekday Shacharit morning prayer, as the worshipers were saying the silent amidah standing prayer, two Arab men from Jerusalem entered Kehilat Bnei Torah synagogue, in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem, and attacked the worshippers with axes, meat cleavers, and a gun.Rudoren Jodi Kershner Isabel 2014-11-18 Israel Shaken by 5 Deaths in Synagogue Assault en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html live limited 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20211008175924/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html 8 October 2021 0362-4331Lappin Yaakov Eisenbud Daniel Kleo Giosuè 18 November 2014 Report: East Jerusalem cousins suspected Palestinian terrorists in synagogue attack The Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/East-Jerusalem-cousins-suspected-Palestinian-terrorists-in-synagogue-attack-382114 live 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118122622/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/East-Jerusalem-cousins-suspected-Palestinian-terrorists-in-synagogue-attack-382114 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 4 Israelis killed in terror attack at Jerusalem synagogue http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=21553 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141121041606/http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=21553 21 November 2014 18 November 2014 Israel Hayomהטבח בבית הכנסת: 24 יתומים ברחוב אחד http://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234633 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141121104139/http://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234633 21 November 2014 18 November 2014 ישראל היום The terrorists killed four dual-national worshipers and a responding Druze Israeli police officer, and injured seven male worshipers, one of whom never woke up from a coma and died 11 months later. One of the worshippers fought back and hit a terrorist on the head with a chair twice, before escaping upstairs. It was the deadliest terror attack in Jerusalem since the Mercaz HaRav massacre in March 2008. Two traffic policemen who heard gunfire came running to the synagogue, and engaged the attackers in a gun battle. A third policeman arrived shortly after, and shot both attackers dead. Two policemen were wounded, one of whom subsequently died from his injuries. The first responder was a Druze Israeli police officer, Zidan Saif. He was critically wounded when he was shot in the head during the ensuing gun battle, and later died.Muqata Jameel Israeli-Druze Policeman – First on Scene in Har Nof Massacre, Fighting for His Life http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israeli-druze-policeman-first-on-scene-in-har-nof-massacre-fighting-for-his-life/2014/11/18 18 November 2014 The Jewish Press 18 November 2014 20 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141120174509/http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israeli-druze-policeman-first-on-scene-in-har-nof-massacre-fighting-for-his-life/2014/11/18/ live The perpetrators shouted "Allahu Akbar!" as they attacked the worshipers.Li David Cops storm home of terrorists who slaughtered 4 rabbis https://nypost.com/2014/11/18/israelis-dead-after-attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue/ 18 November 2014 New York Post 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118123948/http://nypost.com/2014/11/18/israelis-dead-after-attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue/ live Berman Lazer Four killed in terror attack at Jerusalem synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspected-terror-attack-in-jerusalem-synagogue/ 19 November 2014 The Times of Israel 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118232621/https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspected-terror-attack-in-jerusalem-synagogue/ live Victims Killed: Rabbi Moshe Twersky (age 59), an American-Israeli and resident of Har Nof. Twersky was head of the Toras Moshe kollel, son of Harvard professor Rabbi Isadore Twersky, and part of a Boston rabbinical dynasty Rabbi Kalman Levine (age 55), an American-Israeli and resident of Har Nof. Rabbi Aryeh Kupinsky (age 43), an American-Israeli and resident of Har Nof. Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg (age 68) a British-Israeli.Emerson Steven 19 November 2014 Palestinian Incitement, Attacks, Glorification http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/11/19/a-list-of-recent-palestinian-incitement-attacks-glorification live https://web.archive.org/web/20150523175001/http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/11/19/a-list-of-recent-palestinian-incitement-attacks-glorification/ 23 May 2015 19 November 2014 Algemeiner Master Sergeant Zidan Saif (age 30), the Druze police officer shot in the head during the attack and rescue response, who later died from his wounds.https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Police-officer-wounded-in-Jerusalem-terror-attack-dies-bringing-death-toll-to-5-382195 Police officer wounded in Jerusalem terror attack dies, bringing death toll to 5 Daniel K. Eisenbud Judy Siegel-Itzkovich Herb Keinon The Jerusalem Post 18 November 2014 19 November 2014 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141119003134/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Police-officer-wounded-in-Jerusalem-terror-attack-dies-bringing-death-toll-to-5-382195 live 2014-11-18 Fifth victim dies following Jerusalem synagogue attack https://www.france24.com/en/20141118-assailants-shot-dead-after-synagogue-attack-jerusalem 2023-04-20 France 24 en Saif lived in the Northern Israeli Druze village of Yanuh-Jat, and was father of a 4-month-old daughter.Rosenberg Yair Remembering the Druze Officer Who Died Defending the Jerusalem Synagogue http://tabletmag.com/scroll/187101/remembering-the-druze-officer-who-died-defending-the-jerusalem-synagogue 20 November 2014 Tablet 19 November 2014 3 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141203002335/http://tabletmag.com/scroll/187101/remembering-the-druze-officer-who-died-defending-the-jerusalem-synagogue live Seven other male worshipers were wounded by the attackers, two seriously. One of the injured victims, Howard (Chaim) Rotman, having spent nearly a year in a vegetative coma due to multiple cleaver wounds to the face and head,http://www.vosizneias.com/190192/2015/01/06/toronto-uja-raises-150k-to-help-family-of-canadian-man-severely-injured-in-jerusalem-synagogue-attack/ Toronto – UJA Raises $150K To Help Family of Canadian Man Severely Injured in Jerusalem Synagogue Attack vosizneias.com 7 January 2015 12 June 2015 13 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150613235445/http://www.vosizneias.com/190192/2015/01/06/toronto-uja-raises-150k-to-help-family-of-canadian-man-severely-injured-in-jerusalem-synagogue-attack/ live https://helprothman.wordpress.com/ Howie's Condition // Help Rothman Update for May 2015 helprothman.wordpress.com 12 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150616042846/https://helprothman.wordpress.com/ 16 June 2015 dead died of his wounds on 23 October 2015.http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/353583/bde-har-nof-massacre-victim-rav-chaim-yechiel-rothman.html BDE: Har Nof Massacre Victim Rav Chaim Yechiel Rothman HYD 24 October 2015 24 October 2015 25 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151025164808/http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/353583/bde-har-nof-massacre-victim-rav-chaim-yechiel-rothman.html live Perpetrators The perpetrators, cousins Uday Abu Jamal (22) and Ghassan Muhammad Abu Jamal (32), came from the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber, and worked at a grocery store near the synagogue.Zucker Tzvi 18 November 2014 "The Images I Saw Inside the Synagogue Reminded Me of Images from the Holocaust" [video] https://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/the-images-i-saw-inside-the-synagogue-reminded-me-of-images-from-the-holocaust-video/2014/11/18/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141120204954/http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/the-images-i-saw-inside-the-synagogue-reminded-me-of-images-from-the-holocaust-video/2014/11/18/ 20 November 2014 2023-04-20 Jewish Press en-US The two attackers were relatives of PFLP affiliate Jamal Abu Jamal, sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempted murder,PLO official visits and congratulates released murderers 6 January 2014 http://palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=448&doc_id=10560 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150118060953/http://palwatch.org/main.aspx?fi=448&doc_id=10560 18 January 2015 18 January 2015 released by Israel as part of the 2013–14 Israeli–Palestinian peace talks.Harari Orli Dvorin Tova 2014-11-18 Report: Har Nof Terrorist Worked Next to Synagogue https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/187591 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141120163544/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/187591 20 November 2014 2023-04-20 Israel National News en Ghassan Abu Jamal's widow, Nadia, was served with a demolition order on her house in East Jerusalem; her residency rights were revoked, and she was expelled to her family home in the West Bank. Her 3 children, Walid (6), Salma (4) and Mohammed (3) ⁠— ⁠the last child suffers from a heart condition ⁠— ⁠are permitted to stay in East Jerusalem as it is their birth-place, but their rights to all social benefits, including medical coverage, were cancelled. She is protesting the measures, which she calls an example of collective punishment. She said that "If we'd known that my husband was planning an attack, of course we would have stopped him" while her in-laws said that they could not come to terms with what pushed Ghassan and Uday to attack the place of worship.Israel makes Palestinian family pay for synagogue attack - Region - World https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/116640/World/Region/Israel-makes-Palestinian-family-pay-for-synagogue-.aspx 2023-04-20 Ahram Online The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) was initially reported as claiming responsibility for the attack. Hani Thawbta, a PFLP leader in the Gaza Strip, stated: "We declare full responsibility of the PFLP for the execution of this heroic operation conducted by our heroes".http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/18/attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue_n_6175726.html Armed Men Launch Attack on Jerusalem Synagogue, Killing at Least 4 HuffPost 18 November 2014 23 November 2014 21 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141121035603/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/18/attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue_n_6175726.html live On the PFLP's website, Khalil Maqdesi of the PFLP's Central Committee said the "occupation" was responsible, and that "The PFLP will continue to target every institution of the occupation."http://pflp.ps/english/2014/11/18/occupation-is-responsible-for-escalation-in-jerusalem/ Occupation is responsible for escalation in Jerusalem PFLP 22 November 2014 22 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141122095336/http://pflp.ps/english/2014/11/18/occupation-is-responsible-for-escalation-in-jerusalem/ dead Israeli authorities said 'it seemed the men had acted alone'. The police chief had initially said that though his investigation was not complete, he believed it appeared to be a lone wolf attack.Hartman Ben 18 November 2014 Police chief: Lone wolves apparently carried out deadly attack at Jerusalem synagogue https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/police-chief-lone-wolves-apparently-carried-out-deadly-attack-at-jerusalem-synagogue-382116 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141118122651/http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Police-chief-Lone-wolves-apparently-carried-out-deadly-attack-at-Jerusalem-synagogue-382116 18 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US The two men were reportedly affiliated with the PFLP, and the PFLP identified the two as its members, but their family said that they were unaware if that was the case. According to some family members the attackers did not belong to any armed group.Ibrahim Arwa 18 November 2014 Conflicting reports: Were the Jerusalem attackers PFLP? http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/conflicting-reports-over-pflp-affiliation-tuesdays-synagogue-attackers-1317391734 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141122045651/http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/conflicting-reports-over-pflp-affiliation-tuesdays-synagogue-attackers-1317391734 22 November 2014 22 November 2014 Middle East Eye Motives Two relatives of the attackers said the attack was motivated by what the attackers saw as "threats of a Jewish takeover of Al Aqsa" and the death of a Palestinian bus driver, Youssef al-Ramouni, in Jerusalem's Har Hotzvim bus depot. Israeli authorities said an autopsy found only evidence of suicide, and that a Palestinian pathologist who attended the autopsy, Dr. Saber al-Aloul, initially agreed with the finding.Rudoren Jodi Kershner Isabel 18 November 2014 Israel Shaken by 5 Deaths in Synagogue Assault The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html live limited 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20211008175924/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html 8 October 2021Israeli Police: Arab doctor who attended bus driver's autopsy contradicting former consensus https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Israeli-Police-Arab-doctor-who-attended-bus-drivers-autopsy-contradicting-former-consensus-382159 19 November 2014 The Jerusalem Post 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118161319/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Israeli-Police-Arab-doctor-who-attended-bus-drivers-autopsy-contradicting-former-consensus-382159 live Ho Spencer 19 November 2014 Palestinian coroner 'agreed Arab bus driver hanged himself' The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-coroner-agreed-arab-bus-driver-hanged-himself live 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141119143652/https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-coroner-agreed-arab-bus-driver-hanged-himself/ 19 November 2014 However, the doctor later said the results pointed towards an "organized killing";Lynfield Ben 2014-11-19 Palestinian family rejects suicide verdict on driver found hanged on https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/palestinian-family-rejects-suicide-verdict-on-driver-found-hanged-in-bus-9866422.html registration live https://web.archive.org/web/20141119004241/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/palestinian-family-rejects-suicide-verdict-on-driver-found-hanged-in-bus-9866422.html 19 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Independent enSalem Harriet 18 November 2014 Lynching or Suicide? Conflicting Accounts of Palestinian Bus Driver's Death Underscore Growing Tensions in Jerusalem https://www.vice.com/en/article/lynching-or-suicide-conflicting-accounts-of-palestinian-bus-drivers-death-underscore-growing-tensions-in-jerusalem/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141124185951/https://news.vice.com/article/lynching-or-suicide-conflicting-accounts-of-palestinian-bus-drivers-death-underscore-growing-tensions-in-jerusalem 24 November 2014 2023-04-20 Vice en many Palestinians believe the bus driver was murdered by Israeli settlers. Impact on government policy In response to this and other incidents in a spate of other attacks on Jews in the summer and fall of 2014, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved to ease tensions with the Arab world, urging an end to visits to the Temple Mount by government ministers and MKs.Harel Amos Amos Harel 17 September 2015 Rocks Replaced Iran on Netanyahu's Agenda for Now Haaretz https://www.haaretz.com/2015-09-19/ty-article/.premium/rocks-replaced-iran-on-netanyahus-agenda-for-now/0000017f-e096-d9aa-afff-f9de36350000 live 18 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150919194509/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.676432 19 September 2015 In addition, Israel re-instituted the policy of demolishing the homes of Palestinian perpetrators and revoking the residency status of their near relatives.Casey Nicholas Mitnick Joshua 19 November 2014 Israel Revives Demolitions of Palestinian Homes The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-razes-home-of-jerusalem-car-attack-suspect-1416397982 In an unprecedented move it said was intended to deter would-be future attacks, Israel refrained from releasing the bodies of the dead attackers to their families.Hasson Nir 19 November 2014 Israel Withholding Bodies of Jerusalem Assailants in Unprecedented Move Haaretz https://www.haaretz.com/2014-11-19/ty-article/.premium/state-withholding-bodies-of-jerusalem-terrorists/0000017f-f54a-d460-afff-ff6e5be60000 live subscription 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141120035221/http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.627395 20 November 2014 Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu ordered the demolition of the attackers' homes.Keinon Herb Hartman Ben 18 November 2014 Netanyahu orders demolition of terrorists' homes after synagogue attack https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/netanyahu-orders-demolition-of-terrorists-homes-after-synagogue-attack-382155 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141118160920/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Netanyahu-orders-demolition-of-terrorists-homes-after-synagogue-attack-382155 18 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon stated that in light of the recent string of attacks Israel would freeze a series of planned steps to ease life for Palestinians living in the West Bank, including new roadways.Lazaroff Tovah 19 November 2014 Ya'alon to freeze steps easing conditions for Palestinians amid security tensions https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/yaalon-to-freeze-steps-to-ease-conditions-for-palestinians-due-to-security-tensions-382248 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141119114802/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Yaalon-to-freeze-steps-to-ease-conditions-for-Palestinians-due-to-security-tensions-382248 19 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US Response The synagogue which was the site of the attack reopened the following day, once again with shacharit services.Worshipers return to Har Nof synagogue as Jerusalem tries to recover from attack https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/worshippers-return-to-har-nof-synagogue-as-jerusalem-tries-to-recover-from-attack-382232 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141119202721/http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Worshippers-return-to-Har-Nof-synagogue-as-Jerusalem-tries-to-recover-from-attack-382232 19 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post 19 November 2014 en-US The congregation continues to employ Arab workers.Jerusalem mayor: Revoke citizenship of terrorists' families https://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.627759 21 November 2014 Haaretz 21 November 2014 21 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141121154743/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.627759 dead In response to the incident, many protests were conducted around the world. Rabbi Avi Weiss conducted a protest at the Palestinian Embassy in New York City.Toyer Julien 2014-11-18 Spanish lawmakers pass symbolic motion on eventual recognition of Palestine en Reuters Liffey Kevin https://www.reuters.com/article/mideast-palestinians-spain-vote-idINKCN0J22CK20141118 2023-04-20 Ten Jewish men were arrested at a protest in Jerusalem,Dvir Noam 2014-11-18 Ten right-wing activists arrested at J'lem rally en Ynetnews https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4593563,00.html live 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20141119085729/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4593563,00.html 19 November 2014 and 23 others were arrested attempting to block the Jerusalem Light Rail.Right-wing demonstrations in Jerusalem: 23 suspects arrested so far during riots https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/right-wing-demonstrations-in-jerusalem-23-suspects-arrested-so-far-during-riots-382192 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141119003137/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Right-wing-demonstrations-in-Jerusalem-23-suspects-arrested-so-far-during-riots-382192 19 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post 18 November 2014 en-US Memorial services were held in many communities.Lebovic Matt Boston Jews mourn Jerusalem massacre victims at vigil https://www.timesofisrael.com/boston-jews-mourn-jerusalem-massacre-victims-at-vigil/ 24 November 2014 The Times of Israel 24 November 2014 26 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141126160123/https://www.timesofisrael.com/boston-jews-mourn-jerusalem-massacre-victims-at-vigil/ live Thousands attended Zidan Saif's funeral, including President Reuven Rivlin, Minister of Internal Security Yitzhak Aharonovich, and Chief of Police Yohanan Danino.המפכ"ל בהלוויית השוטר: "עם ישראל חב לזידאן חוב עמוק" https://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234851 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141121230345/http://www.israelhayom.co.il/article/234851 21 November 2014 2023-04-20 Israel Hayom A Jewish American couple named their child after Zidan Saif to honor his actions.Ghert-Zand Renee 14 December 2014 Jewish couple names son after Druze cop killed in terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-couple-names-son-after-druze-cop-killed-in-terror-attack/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20160827170148/https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-couple-names-son-after-druze-cop-killed-in-terror-attack/ 27 August 2016 2016-07-11 The Times of Israel The FBI had stated that they would join Israeli authorities in an investigation of the attacks, with an eye to whether any organizations or individuals assisted the attackers, and could be prosecuted. Family and friends of British-Israeli victim Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Goldberg raised funds to dedicate a 3-bed unit in his name in the Emergency Department of Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.Cohen Justin 25 November 2015 British rabbi killed in Har Nof massacre honoured with hospital unit https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/british-rabbi-killed-in-har-nof-massacre-honoured-with-hospital-unit/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20200907123217/https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/british-rabbi-killed-in-har-nof-massacre-honoured-with-hospital-unit/ 7 September 2020 15 July 2019 Jewish News Reactions By country Bahrain – Sheikh Abu Khalifa, the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, condemned the attack. 2014-11-18 Manama, Bahrain - Islamic Country Strongly Condemns The Terrorist Attack In Jerusalem https://vinnews.com/2014/11/18/manama-bahrain-islamic-country-strongly-condemns-the-terrorist-attack-in-jerusalem/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063346/http://www.vosizneias.com/184617/2014/11/18/manama-bahrain-islamic-country-strongly-condemns-the-terrorist-attack-in-jerusalem/ 4 March 2016 2023-04-20 VINnews en-US Brazil – The Brazilian Government vehemently condemned the terrorist attack in a synagogue and expressed their solidarity with the mourning families.Brazil condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack https://www.gov.br/mre/en/contact-us/press-area/press-releases/brazil-condemns-jerusalem-synagogue-attack live https://web.archive.org/web/20141129132030/http://www.brazil.org.uk/pressreleases/index_files/20141120.html 29 November 2014 2023-04-20 Ministério das Relações Exteriores en Canada – Prime Minister Stephen Harper condemned the "barbaric act of terror". Harper said Canada's "thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel".2014-11-18 Canada condemns deadly attack on Jerusalem synagogue https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/canada-condemns-deadly-attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210226055925/https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-condemns-deadly-attack-on-jerusalem-synagogue-1.2106996 26 February 2021 2023-04-20 CTVNews en Costa Rica – Costa Rica condemned this "act of terrorism which severely impairs human dignity and peace in any society".Costa Rica condena ataque a sinagoga en Israel https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233042/http://noticias.terra.com/mundo/costa-rica-condena-ataque-a-sinagoga-en-israel,538114b1ea5c9410VgnCLD200000b1bf46d0RCRD.html 3 March 2016 . France – President François Hollande issued a statement condemning "the heinous attack ... in a synagogue in Jerusalem and those who dared to welcome the act". Hollande "expressed his deep concern over the chain of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank".Embassy of France in Washington (18 November 2014). Terror Attack in Jerusalem https://web.archive.org/web/20210225055043/https://franceintheus.org/spip.php?article6289 25 February 2021 . Germany – Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German Foreign Minister, called the "deadly attacks targeting innocent believers in a place of worship" a "terrible transgression in an already extremely tense situation". Kerry condemns Jerusalem attack, Palestinian incitement https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-condemns-jerusalem-attack-palestinian-incitement/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210610035444/https://www.timesofisrael.com/kerry-condemns-jerusalem-attack-palestinian-incitement/ 10 June 2021 2023-04-20 Times of Israel 18 November 2014 en-US Guatemala – The Guatemalan government expressed its "rejection and strong condemnation for the attack in Jerusalem".20 November 2014 Guatemala condena ataque a sinagoga en Jerusalén que dejó siete muertos LaInformacion.com https://www.lainformacion.com/espana/guatemala-condena-ataque-a-sinagoga-en-jerusalen-que-dejo-siete-muertos_RBiquVv27GK0qZWoqjQ7U4/ live 22 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000532/http://noticias.lainformacion.com/policia-y-justicia/terrorismo/guatemala-condena-ataque-a-sinagoga-en-jerusalen-que-dejo-siete-muertos_RBiquVv27GK0qZWoqjQ7U4/ 4 March 2016 Israel – Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, blamed the attack on "Abbas' incitement", and stated that Israel will respond decisively.Keinon Herb Lazaroff Tovah Lappin Yaakov 18 November 2014 Netanyahu: Israel will 'respond decisively' to murder of Jews in synagogue terror attack https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/netanyahu-israel-will-respond-decisively-to-murder-of-jews-in-synagogue-terror-attack-382110 live https://web.archive.org/web/20210225062545/https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Netanyahu-Israel-will-respond-decisively-to-murder-of-Jews-in-synagogue-terror-attack-382110 25 February 2021 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US Jordan – The Jordanian parliament recited a prayer to commemorate the assailants behind the attack.http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4594073,00.html Jordanian parliament honors Jerusalem terrorists ynet 20 November 2014 Kais Roi 20 November 2014 26 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210126194207/https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4594073,00.html live At the same time, Jordan's government spokesman condemned the attack, saying: "Jordan condemns an attack on any citizen and condemns all acts of violence and terrorism that hurt civilians, whatever their origin". Meanwhile, the Jordanian prime minister, Abdullah Ensour, sent a condolence letter to the families of the two Palestinian militants. Jordanian PM sends condolence letter to families of Har Nof terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordanian-mps-hold-moment-of-silence-for-two-palestinian-terrorists/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210225070518/https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordanian-mps-hold-moment-of-silence-for-two-palestinian-terrorists/ 25 February 2021 2023-04-20 Times of Israel 21 November 2014 en-US Netherlands – The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bert Koenders, reacted with the statements "Horrible. This is an attack on a podium of the Jewish religion in a synagogue" and "I consider this really shocking."http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/11/18/scherpe-veroordeling-aanval-synagoge-jeruzalem/ Scherpe veroordeling aanval synagoge Jeruzalem Strong condemnation attack Jerusalem synagogue NRC Handelsblad Mirjam Remie 18 November 2014 13 December 2014 Koenders:"Verschrikkelijk. Dit is een aanslag op een podium van de joodse religie in een synagoge. Dat betekent dat de situatie die we de afgelopen maanden hebben zien verscherpen, een religieuze achtergrond krijgt. En dat is levensgevaarlijk. Ik vind dit echt schokkend. 9 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309140223/http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2014/11/18/scherpe-veroordeling-aanval-synagoge-jeruzalem live Peru – The Peruvian government expressed "extreme shock and strong condemnation" over the terrorist attack, which is motivated by "religious intolerance" and "contrary to the civilized coexistence among nations". 2014-11-18 Gobierno peruano condena masacre en sinagoga de Jerusalén MUNDO https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/actualidad/gobierno-peruano-condena-masacre-sinagoga-jerusalen-noticia-1772411/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20210225212623/https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/actualidad/gobierno-peruano-condena-masacre-sinagoga-jerusalen-noticia-1772411/ 25 February 2021 2023-04-20 El Comercio es Russia – Russian delegates to the United Nations said that "the killing of civilians, whatever its motives, is an inhuman crime".Russia strongly and unequivocally condemns attack on Jerusalem synagogue - Russia MoFA press release/Non-UN document https://www.un.org/unispal/document/auto-insert-193026/ 2022-01-27 United Nations en-US 27 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220127001724/https://www.un.org/unispal/document/auto-insert-193026/ live Spain – The Spanish government condemned the "brutal attack" and stated that "the expressions of praise and congratulations published by certain organisations and individuals following this deplorable act are equally abhorrent to any sense of humanity".http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/SalaDePrensa/Comunicados/Paginas/2014_COMUNICADOS/20141118_COMU335.aspx Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Attack on a Synagogue in Jerusalem 18 November 2014 26 November 2014 27 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210227021558/http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/SalaDePrensa/Comunicados/Paginas/2014_COMUNICADOS/20141118_COMU335.aspx live Turkey – Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu condemned the attack.TURKEY AGAINST ATTACKS ON HOLY PLACES, FM ÇAVUŞOĞLU SAYS http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/11/18/turkey-against-attacks-on-holy-places-fm-cavusoglu-says 18 November 2014 Daily Sabah 19 November 2014 15 March 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210315145922/http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/11/18/turkey-against-attacks-on-holy-places-fm-cavusoglu-says live United Kingdom – Prime Minister David Cameron condemned the attack, writing "I'm appalled by today's horrific attack on worshippers at a Jerusalem synagogue. My thoughts are with the victims' families."Moore Jack 2014-11-18 Jerusalem Synagogue Attack: David Cameron Condemns 'Horrific' Palestinian Killings in Holy City https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/david-cameron-condemns-horrific-palestinian-attack-jerusalem-synagogue-1475360 live https://web.archive.org/web/20210524235330/https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/david-cameron-condemns-horrific-palestinian-attack-jerusalem-synagogue-1475360 24 May 2021 2023-04-20 International Business Times UK en The chairman of the Conservative Party Grant Shapps also condemned the attack, saying his prayers were with the families of the victims. He criticized former Cabinet Minister Baroness Warsi who apparently compared the attack to protests by "Israeli extremists" at Al-Aqsa mosque. Warsi stated that both Israelis and Palestinians have been killed by extremists and she wanted "justice for all".Watt Holly Baroness Warsi slapped down over Jerusalem massacre comments https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/11238170/Baroness-Warsi-slapped-down-over-Jerusalem-massacre-comments.html 18 November 2014 The Telegraph 18 November 2014 8 March 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210308210532/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/11238170/Baroness-Warsi-slapped-down-over-Jerusalem-massacre-comments.html live United States – Barack Obama, the President of the United States, stated that he strongly condemned the attacks which killed three United States citizens.Wilner Michael 18 November 2014 Obama in call for calm after Jerusalem synagogue slaughter https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/obama-strongly-condemns-jerusalem-terror-attack-noting-us-citizenship-of-3-victims-382162 live https://web.archive.org/web/20210416124304/https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Obama-strongly-condemns-Jerusalem-terror-attack-noting-US-citizenship-of-3-victims-382162 16 April 2021 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US John Kerry, the United States Secretary of State, called the attack an "act of pure terror and senseless brutality and violence".Hasson Nir Ravid Barak Lis Jonathan Khoury Jack Cohen Gili Ettinger Yair 18 November 2014 Five Killed in Jerusalem Synagogue Terror Attack en Haaretz https://www.haaretz.com/2014-11-18/ty-article/5-killed-in-jlem-terror-attack/0000017f-f857-d318-afff-fb77580e0000 live subscription 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20201112041844/https://www.haaretz.com/5-killed-in-j-lem-terror-attack-1.5330792 12 November 2020 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was "horrified and heartbroken" by the attack. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement condemning the "horrific terror attack", which he said "was a deplorable act of evil that should be denounced as such by all regardless of their political or religious beliefs". New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer also released statements condemning the attack. Schumer said the Palestinian Authority was a co-conspirator in the attack for carrying out "reckless incitement".5 People, Including Americans, Killed In Jerusalem Synagogue Attack https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/3-americans-briton-killed-in-jerusalem-synagogue-attack/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141118182902/http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/11/18/3-americans-briton-killed-in-jerusalem-synagogue-attack/ 18 November 2014 2023-04-20 CBS News 18 November 2014 en-US The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced it will be investigating the incident.Weaver Matthew Yuhas Alan 2014-11-18 Jerusalem synagogue attack: protests and clashes flare after day of mourning – as it happened en-GB the Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/world/middle-east-live/live/2014/nov/18/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-live-updates live 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20170131170020/https://www.theguardian.com/world/middle-east-live/live/2014/nov/18/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-live-updates#block-546b4e7ae4b0b4aa9c3fb00b 31 January 2017 0261-3077 Many US lawmakers signed a letter to Abbas stating that if he does not curb the violence he risks losing US foreign aid.US lawmakers warn Abbas: Curb incitement or risk American aid to PA https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/us-lawmakers-warn-abbas-curb-incitement-or-risk-american-funding-of-pa-382463 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141121032815/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/US-lawmakers-warn-Abbas-Curb-incitement-or-risk-American-funding-of-PA-382463 21 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post 21 November 2014 en-US Vatican – Pope Francis condemned the "unacceptable episodes of violence" in Jerusalem, that "do not spare even places of worship". He offered prayers for the victims of the attack.Wooden Cindy 19 November 2014 Pope condemns attack on Jerusalem synagogue http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1404814.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141129101149/http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1404814.htm 29 November 2014 20 November 2014 CNS Other entities European Union – Federica Mogherini, EU chief of foreign policy, condemned the attack as an "act of terror".EU: Har Nof Massacre 'Condemnable by All Means' http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/187596 19 November 2014 Arutz Sheva 19 November 2014 20 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141120163600/http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/187596 live Palestine Palestinian Authority – Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, stated that "the presidency condemns the attack on Jewish worshipers in their place of prayer and condemns the killing of civilians no matter who is doing it".Toameh Khaled Abu 18 November 2014 Abbas twice condemns deadly attack on Jewish worshipers in Jerusalem synagogue https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/abbas-condemns-deadly-attack-on-jewish-worshipers-in-jerusalem-synagogue-382117 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141118122620/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Abbas-condemns-deadly-attack-on-Jewish-worshipers-in-Jerusalem-synagogue-382117 18 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US 22 px Hamas – Hamas stated the attack was a response to a Palestinian bus driver who was found hanged;https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Hamas-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-in-response-to-death-of-Palestinian-bus-driver-found-hanged-382106 Hamas: Jerusalem synagogue attack in response to death of Palestinian bus driver found hanged The Jerusalem Post 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141119062608/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Hamas-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-in-response-to-death-of-Palestinian-bus-driver-found-hanged-382106 live The pathologic test stated it was suicide, but the bus driver's family believe he was murdered. Hamas praised the attack as "an appropriate and functional response to the crimes of the Israeli occupation".2014-11-18 Jerusalem synagogue: Palestinians kill Israeli worshippers en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30092720 live 2023-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20180225002731/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30092720 25 February 2018Hasson Nir Four killed in Jerusalem synagogue terror attack https://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.627084 18 November 2014 Haaaretz 18 November 2014 29 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150429200024/http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/1.627084 dead In the Gaza Strip, people distributed sweets to celebrate, and brandished axes and posters of the killers.Rudoren Jodi Kershner Isabel 18 November 2014 Israel on Edge After Attackers Kill Five in Synagogue The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html live limited 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20211008175924/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/world/middleeast/killings-in-jerusalem-synagogue-complex.html 8 October 2021https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Palestinians-in-Gaza-celebrate-deadly-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-382125 Revelers in Rafah hand out sweets, brandish axes and posters in praise of terrorists The Jerusalem Post 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118122618/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Palestinians-in-Gaza-celebrate-deadly-Jerusalem-synagogue-attack-382125 live Palestinian television displayed photographs of celebratory scenes in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, and Palestinian radio called the killers "martyrs".Lubell Maayan 18 November 2014 Palestinians kill four in Jerusalem synagogue attack Reuters Heneghan Tom https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-palestinians-israel-idUSKCN0J20E220141118 live 5 July 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210806164041/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-palestinians-israel-idUSKCN0J20E220141118 6 August 2021 Palestinian Islamic Jihad Palestinian Islamic Jihad – In Gaza, the PIJ praised the attack. United Nations – Robert Serry, the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said: "there can be no justification whatsoever for these deliberate killings".United Nations News Center (18 November 2014). UN special envoy, human rights office condemn attack on Jerusalem synagogue https://web.archive.org/web/20160407034624/http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=49366#.VGuI9zTF-So 7 April 2016 . The UN Security Council strongly condemned the "despicable terrorist attack" in a Jerusalem synagogue. UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned the attack, and extended his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.UN chief Ban condemns deadly terror attack on Jerusalem synagogue https://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/UN-chief-Ban-condemns-deadly-terror-attack-on-Jerusalem-synagogue-382316 20 November 2014 The Jerusalem Post 22 November 2014 23 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141123032745/http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/UN-chief-Ban-condemns-deadly-terror-attack-on-Jerusalem-synagogue-382316 live Media coverage The attack was reported live on CNN, with details emerging as they became available; CNN's scrolling banner – which changed several times throughout the broadcast, initially read: "Casualties in Jerusalem Synagogue Attack", and later "Israeli Govt. Radio: Police Shot, Killed Two Palestinians."CNNI Simulcast CNNW November 17, 2014 10 00pm-11 01pm PST Free Streaming Internet Archive 18 November 2014 https://archive.org/details/CNNW_20141118_060000_CNNI_Simulcast?q=wedeman+AND+%28+channel%3ACNN+OR+channel%3ACNNW+%29#start/60/end/120 CNN The incident was covered by all major news outlets. The Star Tribune ran a Steve Sack editorial cartoon showing the dove of peace weeping as its olive branch was spattered with blood from the "synagogue massacre".Sack Steve Sack cartoon: synagogue massacre http://www.startribune.com/opinion/283271351.html 20 November 2014 Star Tribune 19 November 2014 22 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141122202052/http://www.startribune.com/opinion/283271351.html live CBC News headlined their report on the attack with: "Jerusalem police fatally shoot 2 after apparent synagogue attack". The Guardian removed all reference to Palestinians from the Reuters dispatch it ran. In one CNN broadcast a day later, the banner briefly read "Deadly Attack on Jerusalem Mosque".Johnson Alan Blaming Israel for Palestinian violence is racist: it denies that Arabs are moral agents https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/palestinianauthority/11243168/Blaming-Israel-for-Palestinian-violence-is-racist-it-denies-that-Arabs-are-moral-agents.html 21 November 2014 The Telegraph 20 November 2014 21 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141121025201/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/palestinianauthority/11243168/Blaming-Israel-for-Palestinian-violence-is-racist-it-denies-that-Arabs-are-moral-agents.html live Caspi David 2014-11-19 CNN Apologizes for Onscreen Text Used During Jerusalem Synagogue Attack Coverage https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cnn-apologizes-screen-text-used-750235/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20211020051243/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cnn-apologizes-screen-text-used-750235/ 20 October 2021 2023-04-20 The Hollywood Reporter en-US People on all sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict complained of media bias.'Guardian' deletes reference to Palestinians, CNN labels synagogue 'mosque' https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Guardian-deletes-reference-to-Palestinians-CNN-labels-synagogue-mosque-382139 19 November 2014 The Jerusalem Post 19 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141119041720/http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Guardian-deletes-reference-to-Palestinians-CNN-labels-synagogue-mosque-382139 live Hagedorn Elizabeth Jerusalem Synagogue Attack: Is The Coverage Fair? http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsy/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-is-the-coverage-fair 21 November 2014 ABC7 Denver 18 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141120181002/http://www.thedenverchannel.com/newsy/jerusalem-synagogue-attack-is-the-coverage-fair 20 November 2014 deadSilow-Carroll Andrew 20 November 2014 Watchdogs cry 'bias' in coverage of synagogue attack http://njjewishnews.com/article/25325/watchdogs-cry-bias-in-coverage-of-synagogue-attack live https://web.archive.org/web/20221118042503/https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/watchdogs-cry-bias-in-coverage-of-synagogue-attack/ 18 November 2022 20 November 2014 New Jersey Jewish News Yossi Dagan, Media Relations Liaison for the Samaria Regional Council, an organization serving settlers in the West Bank, as well as Ido Kenan of the Jerusalem Post, complained that CNN and its reporters had exhibited bias, blaming reporter Ben Wedeman for not providing more information than was available at the time, and for the erroneous onscreen banner. Wedeman responded, by way of a tweet, that he does not write headlines, and CNN apologized for the mistake that day.Kenan Ido 19 November 2014 Latest Israeli web trend: CNN 'victim blaming' memes https://www.jpost.com/not-just-news/latest-israeli-web-trend-cnn-victim-blaming-memes-382250 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141123094323/http://www.jpost.com/landedpages/printarticle.aspx?id=382250 23 November 2014 2023-04-20 The Jerusalem Post en-US A headline in the French daily Le Monde read "Six killed in Jerusalem". Following a protest from the Israeli embassy in Paris, Le Monde changed the headline to specify that four Israelis and "two Palestinian attackers" had been killed.Keinon Herb 18 November 2014 CNN apologizes for mistake in Jerusalem terror attack coverage https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/CNN-apologizes-for-mistakes-in-Jerusalem-terror-attack-coverage-382178 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141121104359/http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/CNN-apologizes-for-mistakes-in-Jerusalem-terror-attack-coverage-382178 21 November 2014 21 November 2014 The Jerusalem Post British political theorist Alan Johnson slammed the news coverage, describing coverage such as the Amira Hass report in Haaretz describing alleged "despair and anger that pushed the Abu Jamals to attack Jews in a synagogue (emphasis added)", as "racist" because it robs Arabs of moral agency, attributing moral agency exclusively to Jews. He described the media outlets that took these positions, CNN, the CBC, Haaretz, and The Guardian, as being "a bit racist" in taking an "Orientalist view of the Palestinians as the Other", and regarding them as "noble savages". 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