HPD told ABC13 they've proactively increased patrols for Houston-area synagogues after threats to an unknown Texas synagogue.
The Jewish Federation of San Antonio says there is no longer a"known imminent threat" to the San Antonio, Texas, Jewish community after urging synagogues and Jewish organizations to cancel events.FBI Houston said they are not aware of any direct threats to the Houston area.
The Jewish Federation had said earlier Saturday they received a warning from the FBI about a"potential threat to an unconfirmed Jewish facility in the San Antonio area.""Although we recommend staying vigilant and aware of your surroundings at all times, we are pleased to share that the urgency of concern has been lowered," according to the statement."The FBI is investigating a potential threat targeting an unidentified synagogue in Texas.
"After communicating with all local synagogues and organizations, it was recommended that all formal Jewish gatherings be suspended until further notice," a statement from the Jewish Federation said. In a statement, the Anti-Defamation League said it is working closely with the San Antonio Jewish Federation."ADL has been in close contact with federal, state, and local law enforcement in Texas for more than 72 hours around a series of threats targeting a Texas synagogue," according to the statement."In the past 24 hours, we received notice of a more specific and credible threat.
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