Two Jewish men were stabbed on Manhattan’s Upper West Side near Central Park West and West 84th Street in what authorities are treating as a possible antisemitic attack linked to the Jewish holiday of Tisha B’Av. Witnesses reported the assailant shouted “Allahu akbar” at least in some accounts, and police said both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. Investigators are examining whether the assault constitutes a hate crime, with officials and security groups urging accountability and enhanced protection for Jewish neighborhoods and institutions. New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin condemned the stabbing, expressed solidarity with the victims, and praised the NYPD’s swift response. The incidents come amid broader concerns about antisemitic violence in New York City, prompting calls from the ADL and local leaders for a strong, united stance against anti-Jewish hatred. Police and community partners continue to investigate as more details emerge about motive and circumstances.