Michigan synagogue attack was 'hate, plain and simple', says governor

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March 13, 2026
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FBI investigates Michigan synagogue attack as targeted violence against Jewish community.

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The FBI is investigating an attack on a Michigan synagogue as a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community," though the motive remains unclear. Governor condemned the incident as "hate, plain and simple."

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The FBI is investigating the attack as targeted violence against the Jewish community.

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