A man killed a Muslim child in America.
A man killed a Muslim child in America.
Israel-Hamas War: The effect of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel is visible in different corners of the world. Meanwhile, a major incident has come to light in the US state of Illinois. Here a 71 year old man attacked a woman and her son with a knife not once but several times. Police said they chose the victims because they were Islamic and because of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Also, the police have registered a case under several sections and arrested the accused.
Police gave information on the matter
Giving information on the case, the US police said that the accused attacked a Palestinian-American child named Wadia Al-Fayoum and his mother several times with knives in Plainfield Township. The boy was attacked with a knife approximately 26 times. After this, the police admitted the child and his mother to the hospital for treatment. Muslim child died in hospital. At the same time, his mother’s treatment is continuing. The police have arrested the landlord accused Joseph M Kajuba and the matter is being investigated.
Increase in hate crime cases
Let us tell you that in recent days, police and federal officials in American cities are on high alert regarding violence inspired by anti-Semitic or Islamophobic sentiments. Jewish and Muslim groups, as well as FBI officials, have reported an increase in threatening rhetoric. US President Joe Biden has criticized the killing of the Muslim boy, calling it extremely shameful. Also, assurance has been given to investigate the matter.
Four thousand people have died in the war so far
The ongoing conflict between Palestinian group Hamas and Israel has left nearly 4,000 people dead on both sides of the Gaza Strip. While 1,300 people were killed during Hamas’ attack on Israel, more than 2,670 were killed in retaliatory bombings on the Gaza Strip. At the same time, water supply to Gaza was restored again on Sunday.
