Federal Court Hands Down Decisive 10-Year Sentence for Shotgun Attack Outside New York Synagogue

In a stark reminder of the dangers posed when global conflicts ignite violence on American soil, federal courts in Albany have decisively sentenced Mufid Alkhader to 10 years in prison for firing a shotgun outside Temple Israel of Albany. This shooting occurred while dozens of children—61 preschoolers and their caretakers—were inside, sheltering in place amid a moment that should have been peaceful and safe. The timing was no coincidence: just hours before Hanukkah and two months after Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel escalated into full-scale war. Alkhader’s violent outburst, punctuated by cries of “Free Palestine!” demonstrated how overseas conflicts can...