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A 28-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired at a synagogue in Albany, New York. No one was injured in the incident. The suspect allegedly shouted "Free Palestine" as he fired the shots. The incident occurred on the first night of Hanukkah and comes amid increased tensions following an attack on Israel by Hamas. Antisemitism and Islamophobia have been on the rise in the US since the attack. This is not the first time Temple Israel has been targeted, as it was also threatened with a bomb in September. [Extracted from the article]

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired at a synagogue in Albany, New York. Fortunately, there were no fatalities or injuries. Governor Kathy Hochul has assured the Rabbi that the state will do everything possible to restore a sense of security to the community. The incident occurred on the first night of Hanukkah, amidst increased tensions following the recent attack on Israel by Hamas. Antisemitism and Islamophobia have been on the rise in the US since the attack and Israel's subsequent invasion of Gaza. Governor Hochul condemned the act and emphasized the unity of New Yorkers against hate and violence. [Extracted from the article]