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New York Mayor Eric Adams, whose city is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, called the attack by Hamas militants near the Gaza Strip a “cowardly action by a terrorist organization.” Adams said that although there is no A credible threat to New York City right now, the NYPD is increasing patrols at the city’s synagogues and Jewish communities as a precaution. The mayor said city authorities are monitoring the situation. to detect possible threats.
NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams, whose city is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, called the attack by Hamas militants near the Gaza Strip a “cowardly action by a terrorist organization.”
The mayor said city authorities are monitoring the situation for possible threats.
“While there is no credible threat to New York City at this time, our administration is in contact with Jewish leaders in all five boroughs and we have directed the NYPD to deploy additional resources to Jewish communities and places of worship. throughout the city to ensure that our communities have the resources they need to make sure everyone feels safe,” he said in a statement.
“We express our deepest condolences for all the innocent lives lost in these attacks and hope that no other family has to experience the pain of losing a loved one.”
Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli cities near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented early morning surprise attack during a major Jewish holiday on Saturday, killing dozens and stunning the country. Israel said it is now at war with Hamas and launched airstrikes in Gaza, vowing to inflict an “unprecedented toll.”
The NYPD is not the only police department that has taken increased security measures after the deadly attack. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is also stepping up patrols around synagogues and religious institutions as a precautionary measure given ongoing events in Israel, department officials said.
Other cities and states are also taking precautionary measures. Beverly Hills police say they are taking steps similar to those of the LAPD, and in New Jersey officials say bulletins and information are being shared with local departments and various institutions.
The Israeli army declared a state of war after a strong combined attack from the Gaza Strip that left nearly 70 dead, with the launch of rockets and the infiltration of Palestinian militiamen into Israeli territory, in an aggression for which it considers the group responsible. Islamist Hamas.
“The Israeli army declares a state of war alert,” declared a military spokesman in a statement, while alarms continue to sound in the north and south of the country, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Hours later, the Israeli government launched a strong retaliation that claimed at least 198 lives and left some 1,610 injured.
2023-10-07 17:49:00
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