United States President, Donald Trump, has urged unity to fight against anti-Semitism, a day after a stabbing attack on a rabbi’s house in New York State.

“We must all come together to fight, confront, and eradicate the evil scourge of anti-Semitism,” he said.

At least five people were injured in the attack in Monsey, north of New York City, on Saturday.

The attacker was later arrested in New York’s Harlem area.

Police had named him as Grafton Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, New York.

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He has since been charged with attempted murder.

Witnesses said the attacker burst into the house, which was hosting a Hanukkah celebration, pulled out a large knife and began attacking people.

Guests reportedly threw tables and chairs at the attacker, who then attempted to enter a synagogue next door before fleeing in a car.

However, his vehicle registration was passed to police and licence-plate scanners picked up the car as it entered New York City, where he was detained. (BBC)

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