A series of stabbings in Manhattan, New York City, has left an Asian man and a Jewish man injured, prompting a hate crime investigation. The attacker reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" – “God is great” in Arabic – during the assaults. Police are investigating the incidents as potential bias-motivated attacks, given the targeting of individuals based on their perceived religious or ethnic backgrounds. The victims were attacked separately and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are currently seeking the suspect and reviewing evidence to determine the full motive behind the attacks. This incident raises concerns about rising antisemitism and anti-Asian sentiment in the city and nationwide. Further investigation is ongoing to determine if the attacker has ties to extremist groups.