Two men, one of whom was visibly Jewish, were stabbed outside an Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Manhattan on Thursday.
Eyewitnesses allege that the suspect shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the incident, the Anti-Defamation League said in a post on X/Twitter.
Our security partners on the ground have told us that two men, at least one visibly Jewish, were attacked on the Upper West Side of NYC by a man who witnesses allege yelled “Allahu Akbar.” This horrific incident took place just after a prayer service on the somber Jewish holiday…
— ADL New York / New Jersey (@ADL_NYNJ) July 23, 2026
The police reported that a man, 57, was stabbed in the back by the suspect, and that a second man, 50, was stabbed in the chest.
Local police said that one of the victims is Asian, and the other is Jewish, CBS reported.
Investigators are reviewing whether the incident was a hate crime.
American politicians responded to Manhattan attack
“I have been briefed on today’s horrifying stabbings on the Upper West Side, where an Asian man and a Jewish man were attacked,” New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani said in a post on X.
“According to witness and victim statements, the perpetrator yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ during both attacks. I am relieved that both victims are in stable condition.”
I have been briefed on today’s horrifying stabbings on the Upper West Side, where an Asian man and a Jewish man were attacked. According to witness and victim statements, the perpetrator yelled “Allahu Akbar” during both attacks. I am relieved that both victims are in stable… https://t.co/0LSGtvPojx
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) July 23, 2026
“The NYPD’s initial investigation suggests that mental health may have been a factor. They are also evaluating these stabbings as potential hate crimes,” he added.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul also responded to the attack in a post on X, saying she was “Disgusted by what appears to be another senseless attack on New Yorkers simply because they’re Jewish.”
Disgusted by what appears to be another senseless attack on New Yorkers simply because they’re Jewish.
The strength of New York has always been our ability to live together across every faith and background.
Anyone who tries to tear that apart will be met with the full force… https://t.co/jGw3VqCxCI
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 23, 2026
“The strength of New York has always been our ability to live together across every faith and background,” she said.
Hochul added that “Our hearts are also with the second victim. Asian New Yorkers, like Jewish New Yorkers, have endured waves of hate-fueled violence in recent years. Hate rarely stops with one group.”
Israeli officials reacted to stabbings
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, held New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani responsible for the attack in Manhattan.
In a post on X, Danon said “Zohran Mamdani, your incitement is putting Jewish lives in danger in New York, home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel.”
Zohran Mamdani, your incitement is putting Jewish lives in danger in New York, home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel.
You have spent months fueling hatred, demonizing Israel and legitimizing hostility toward Jews. Now take responsibility for the consequences.… pic.twitter.com/WrgfQdMD4C
— Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) July 23, 2026
“You have spent months fueling hatred, demonizing Israel and legitimizing hostility toward Jews. Now take responsibility for the consequences,” he added.
“Stop the incitement. Before more people get hurt.”
