A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, has been charged with multiple hate crime offenses following two separate stabbing incidents in Manhattan's Upper West Side.Prosecutors allege Morales approached a 57-year-old Asian man from behind, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' before stabbing him in the back.He then targeted a Jewish man wearing a kippah near a synagogue, using a screwdriver to stab him in the chest.Both victims are expected to survive.Morales was arrested after a witness led police to his apartment five blocks from the synagogue.He faces charges including attempted murder, assault as hate crimes, and attempted assault.NYPD reported a rise in hate crimes this year, with over half linked to anti-Jewish bias.City officials condemned the violence, emphasizing their commitment to combating bigotry.The victims were described as respected community members, and witnesses highlighted the shocking nature of the attacks occurring in daylight.Police responded swiftly, leading to Morales' surrender after 50 minutes of attempts to locate him.