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Attack on the synagogue in Warsaw (2024)

The attack on the synagogue in Warsaw was a tragic event that occurred on July 5, 2024, when an individual with fascist views carried out an attack on a synagogue in Warsaw. As a result of this attack, 71 people were killed and 36 were injured.

Course of Events

The attack began around 14:20 local time. The assailant, armed with Mossberg 930 and AR-15 rifles, entered the synagogue during a religious service. He was dressed in military camouflage uniform wz.93, which initially caused confusion among those present, who initially mistook him for a member of the security forces. The attacker had 7 magazines for his AR-15 and two Molotov cocktails with him, although he did not use them.

The attacker began a live stream of the attack on the Twitch platform. Ten minutes before the attack, he started the stream, greeting his viewers with the words "Remember lads, fuck school shooters," and proceeded towards the synagogue. He had a GoPro attached to his military helmet, allowing viewers to follow the events from his perspective. Although the Twitch stream was interrupted by moderators after several minutes, the entire stream continued on his Discord and Telegram servers, where viewers recorded the entire transmission because they were not banned there.

During the attack, the assailant played various music tracks through a JBL speaker, including "Erika" and "Fallschirmjäger Remix," as well as music used by Brenton Tarrant during his attack, such as "Fire," "Remove Kebab," and several nightcore tracks like "Kiss Me Again" and "Lucky Twice."

After the massacre, the attacker surrendered to the police, stating, "If I had more time, I would kill more Jews."

Motivations of the Attacker

The attacker was 27 years old and had served in the military, where he was recognized as a proficient shooter. He expressed his views on the 4chan website, where he posted numerous messages propagating fascist ideology and hatred towards various social groups. In his posts, he frequently referenced the attacks carried out by Anders Breivik in Norway in 2011 and Brenton Tarrant in New Zealand in 2019, expressing admiration for their actions and calling them his inspirations.

The attacker idolized Brenton Tarrant and sought to emulate him as closely as possible. He often mocked other failed attacks, such as those by Stephan Balliet on the synagogue in Halle, Germany, as well as attacks by Hugo Jackson and Brian Clyde. In his manifesto, he wrote, "You probably know Stephan Balliet and his failed attack on the synagogue? I will show you how it should be done correctly."

Three months before the attack, the assailant planned attacks on mosques but changed his target to the synagogue because Brenton Tarrant had already attacked mosques, being his greatest inspiration. The attacker published his manifesto on his Discord server, discussing the negative effects of Jewish immigration to Poland and calling for further actions against the Jewish community.

Reactions

The attack was met with immediate condemnation from both Polish and international authorities. The President of Poland issued a statement expressing deep regret and sympathy for the victims and their families, and announced increased security measures at places of worship.

Jewish organizations worldwide expressed sadness and outrage, emphasizing that the attack is a reminder of the growing problem of anti-Semitism and extremism. Many politicians and social leaders called for decisive actions to combat hate speech and extremist ideologies.

Investigation

An investigation into the attack was quickly launched by Polish law enforcement agencies. The attacker was identified as a person with fascist views, previously unknown to agencies involved in combating extremism. Analysis of his activities on social media and in radical environments provided a better understanding of his motives.

During questioning, the attacker told the police, "If I had more time, I would burn this place down." Three canisters of gasoline found in his trunk confirmed his intentions. The attacker also expressed a desire not to be forgotten, urging the creation of various "shitposts," memes, and edited recordings of his entire attack. Polish law enforcement actively seeks to remove all recordings and materials related to the attack, as well as the attacker's manifesto.

Consequences

The attack sparked a wide-ranging debate on the security of places of worship, the role of social media in propagating extremist content, and the need for education in tolerance and combating hate speech. Many countries began reviewing their security policies and procedures for responding to terrorist threats.

This event will forever remain in memory as one of the most tragic in Polish history, and its victims will be remembered for many years.

Note: The police do not want to reveal the attacker's identity at this time.