The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is monitoring the case, especially because of the proximity of the attack to the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which began that same night. As a preventive measure, New York police increased their presence at religious sites during the holiday.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the attack, stating that terrorism against Jews is no longer limited to the Gaza region, but also manifests itself in the streets of the United States. "This is not a political act, it's terrorism," he emphasized.
State Representative Joe Neguse expressed his condolences to the victims and reiterated the need for unity in the face of hatred. Meanwhile, local authorities expanded the evacuation area and continue to investigate a vehicle of interest related to the incident.
This attack comes just two weeks after another violent attack in Washington, D.C., where an Israeli couple was killed during a Jewish cultural event. In both cases, the strikers shouted pro-Palestinian slogans, which has reignited concern about the rise of antisemitism and political violence in the United States.
