Start Here Synagogue Attack in Michigan
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Mar 13, 2026 Elizabeth Schulze, an ABC News economics correspondent, explains energy market moves and White House policy options. Aaron Katursky, an ABC News investigative correspondent, reports on the targeted truck ramming at a Detroit-area synagogue and evolving security responses. They also discuss related U.S. attacks, market reactions to geopolitical remarks, and short-term limits on oil fixes.
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Truck Rammed Through Temple Israel
- A truck deliberately breached Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, crashing through bollards and the front doors before going up in flames.
- Synagogue security engaged the vehicle, a guard was briefly knocked unconscious, and preschoolers were evacuated across the street to a country club.
Heightened Security Had Already Been Implemented
- Many synagogues had already increased security and run active shooter trainings before the attack due to heightened threats tied to the war in the Middle East.
- Temple Israel had armed guards and a recent FBI training, showing preparedness likely prevented greater harm.
Domestic Threats Mirroring Global Tensions
- Multiple recent attacks on Jewish sites worldwide and an unrelated campus shooting in Virginia reflect a broader pattern of violence following the U.S. strike on Iran.
- Law enforcement sees a variety of potential domestic targets, from houses of worship to ROTC, motivated by international conflict.