State and local leaders across the U.S. said that while there are no credible threats, extra security measures were being taken for Jewish communities.
U.S. cities across the country are increasing security measures for Jewish communities and houses of worship after Hamas terrorists launched thousands of rockets at Israel on Saturday, killing hundreds of civilians and taking an unknown number of hostages, including women and children.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said her office has been in touch with federal agencies and has directed state police to help ensure houses of worship and other at-risk sites remain protected. 'My administration has been in touch with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to assess any ongoing threats,' Hochul said in a statement Saturday.
The Los Angeles Police Department announced extra patrols in Jewish and Muslim communities 'to ensure the safety of all.' In Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner condemned the attacks on Israel and said the city is enhancing security around synagogues and other potential venues. The Biden administration 'unequivocally' condemned terrorist organization Hamas on Saturday amid its unprecedented and 'appalling' assaults against Israel.
Hamas terrorists claim to have taken enough Israeli hostages to free all the thousands of Palestinian prisoners being held in Israel on Sunday.
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