UK Leaders Urge Respect Amid Pro-Palestine Protests Following Manchester Synagogue Attack

A man was fatally shot in broad daylight in the Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus, Spain, with police arresting a 38-year-old suspect; both the victim and alleged shooter are Swedish, amid ongoing concerns about violent crime involving gangs in the region. In the UK, Sir Keir Starmer and other officials have urged pro-Palestinian protesters to reconsider planned demonstrations following a deadly Islamist terror attack on a synagogue in Manchester, where two worshippers were killed. Authorities and politicians, including the Home Secretary and police chiefs, warned that protests could inflame antisemitic tensions and strain police resources, while some organizers insist on proceeding. The attack has deeply affected Jewish communities across Britain, leading to calls for respect towards Jewish grief and increased security at Jewish institutions, emphasizing the long-standing threat of antisemitism. Public reactions include mourning, demands to cancel protests, and heightened police vigilance, reflecting a nation grappling with the impact of both a terror attack and its wider social implications.