A 41-year-old man, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, attacked Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on 12 March 2026, before dying at the scene. The FBI is treating the case as a targeted attack against the Jewish community.
Police said Ghazali drove a truck into the synagogue, which caught fire. Thanks to quick evacuations, no children or staff were hurt, though one security guard was injured.
Hours before the attack, Ghazali posted photos of relatives killed in recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, including children. Investigators are examining whether this personal loss influenced his actions.
Ghazali, a naturalized US citizen from Lebanon, lived in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Authorities continue to review his social media activity and background to understand his motives.
Following the attack, security at synagogues nationwide has been increased. Officials and community leaders have condemned the violence, calling attacks on places of worship unacceptable and illegal.
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