CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/13/26
Mar 13, 2026
Jonah Kaplan, CBS News correspondent who reported from Temple Israel, gives on-the-ground coverage and interviews with synagogue staff and congregants. He describes evacuations, damage and community resilience. The report also covers the suspect’s background, connections and possible motives. Short, immediate reporting focused on the local impact and evolving investigation.
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Synagogue Attack Averted By Preparedness
- Temple Israel in West Bloomfield was attacked with a truck full of explosives but staff, students, and clergy were physically safe.
- Rabbi Jen credited FBI-led active shooter training two months earlier with saving lives during the evacuation of 100+ people.
Maintain Regular Active Shooter Training
- Jewish institutions should maintain and fund security protocols developed with local law enforcement and the FBI.
- Temple Israel credited a recent FBI active shooter training for helping staff evacuate safely during the attack.
Suspect Had Recent Fireworks Purchases And U.S. Citizenship
- Ayman Mohammed Ghazali, Lebanese-born U.S. citizen, bought $2,000+ of fireworks and drove a truck with explosives into the synagogue entrance.
- He entered the U.S. in 2011 on a spousal visa, became a citizen in 2016, and his home was raided after the attack.