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The 13-year-old is accused of planning an attack on a synagogue in the US

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A 13-year-old Ohio boy has been charged with planning a mass attack on a Jewish synagogue.

The teenager is accused of inciting panic and problematic behavior. He is accused of posting "a detailed plan to carry out a mass attack" on Temple Israel in Canton on a broadcast platform, the AP reported.

The accusations come amid growing hatred of Jews in the United States and around the world. In the US, anti-Semitism incidents increased by 35% from 2021 to 2022.

The young man is expected to appear in court in the coming days.