A man from Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for firing a shotgun at a synagogue in Albany while shouting 'Free Palestine' in December 2023. The attack occurred during Hanukkah and shortly after the outbreak of the Gaza war, heightening fears within the Jewish community. Authorities say the man conspired to illegally obtain the firearm and attempted to tear down an Israeli flag outside the synagogue before being arrested. Another individual involved in the case received a fourteen-month prison sentence for illegally purchasing the weapon. Officials hope the sentencing will aid the community's healing and serve as a warning against hate-driven violence.