As tensions escalate between Israel and Hamas, pro-Hamas demonstrations globally have turned increasingly aggressive and violent.
In Ottawa, Canada, pro-Hamas protesters surrounded families at a mall, disrupting their visit to Santa Claus. Meanwhile, in the U.S., synagogues faced a surge in bomb threats over the weekend.
The Secure Community Network, dedicated to Jewish safety, reported approximately 199 swatting and false bomb threats targeting synagogues nationwide in the last 24 hours. This comes after earlier incidents in New York City, where 15 synagogues received bomb threats earlier this month. Although all facilities were thoroughly inspected by law enforcement, with no injuries or damage reported, the nationwide scale of antisemitic violence is alarming.
Incidents involving email bomb threats were reported in various states, including Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, and Colorado. In Creve Coeur, Missouri, three synagogues received email bomb threats. Similar threats were made to synagogues in Nashville, Dothan, and Boulder.
The use of email as a common theme across these incidents suggests a potentially coordinated effort. Local police are actively investigating these threats, and in many cases, the FBI is involved in the investigations. The source of these threats, whether individual actors or a larger group, remains unknown.
The Jewish community, already grappling with rising antisemitism, faces heightened concerns for the safety and security of its members. As investigations unfold, authorities are working diligently to apprehend those responsible for these malicious acts and ensure the safety of synagogues and their congregants.
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