Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, FBI says
Prior to the attack, the suspect searched online for pro-Hezbollah news channels and for large gatherings of Israelis in Michigan, the FBI said on Monday.
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"If Ghazali had lived, he would have been charged with providing material support to Hezbollah."
— Jerome Gorgon , Other
"This is the largest gathering place for Israelis in the State of Michigan in the United States."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"It was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"That is exactly what this terrorist did a few weeks ago in our backyard."
— Jerome Gorgon , Other
"Ghazali consumed pro-Hezbollah ideology prior to the attack."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"Had this man lived, I am convinced that my office would prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed the federal crime of providing material support to Hezbollah."
— Jerome Borgen , Other
"a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"Had this man lived, I'm convinced that my office would prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he committed the federal crime of providing material support to Hezbollah."
— Jerome Gorgon , Other
"This is the largest gathering place for Israelis in the State of Michigan in the United States."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
"That is exactly what this terrorist did a few weeks ago in our backyard."
— Jerome Gorgon , Other
"Based on evidence gathered to date, we assessed this act to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism purposely targeting the Jewish community and the largest Jewish temple in Michigan."
— Jennifer Runyan , Other
Key People
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Ayman Ghazali was the suspect in the attack on a Detroit-area synagogue.
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali is a 41-year-old man who was fatally shot after ramming a vehicle into a synagogue.
He is the man accused of attacking the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan.
Jennifer Runyan is a special agent with the FBI.
Jerome Borgen is the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Jerome Gorgon is the US attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Naim Qassem is the deputy leader of Hezbollah.
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Prior to the attack, the suspect searched online for pro-Hezbollah news channels and for large gatherings of Israelis in Michigan, the FBI said on Monday.
The FBI labeled the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism. Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove his truck into the synagogue, injuring a security guard before fatally shooting himself. No other injuries were reported among the 150 children and staff present.
The FBI confirmed that Ayman Ghazali's March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township was inspired by Hezbollah. Ghazali, 41, drove his truck into the synagogue, injuring a security guard before fatally shooting himself. No other injuries were reported among the 150 children and staff present.
Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove his truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on March 12, aiming to harm Jewish individuals. The FBI confirmed his attack was inspired by Hezbollah, and he fatally shot himself after exchanging gunfire with a security guard. No one else was injured.
Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove his truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on March 12, aiming to harm Jewish individuals. The FBI confirmed his attack was inspired by Hezbollah, and he fatally shot himself after exchanging gunfire with a security guard. No one else was injured.
The FBI released new details about the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove his truck into the synagogue, injuring a security guard before fatally shooting himself. No other injuries were reported among the 150 children and staff present.
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