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Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the vandalism of four Jewish sites in Paris, including his great-grandfather's synagogue, calling for swift action by French authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and protect the Jewish community from hate crimes.
New York has increased security at Jewish sites after shots were fired outside a synagogue in Albany. The suspect, identified as Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, was quickly arrested and appeared in federal court on a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm. The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has put the state police and National Guard on high alert and ordered increased patrols at synagogues, yeshivas, and Jewish community centers statewide. This comes as antisemitic incidents have surged nationwide, with a 316% increase in the first month following the Israel-Hamas war.
Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, has claimed that it assisted Brazilian police in foiling an alleged Hezbollah attack on Jewish sites in Brazil. Two suspects were arrested in Sao Paulo, and 11 search and seizure raids were conducted in multiple locations. The Mossad stated that the planned attacks were part of a broader network operating in other countries. Security experts have been monitoring alleged Hezbollah activities in the border areas between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The conflict in the Middle East has led to a rise in anti-Semitic activity online, causing concern among the Jewish community in Brazil.
New York state and city officials are increasing security measures at potentially vulnerable sites, such as schools and houses of worship, ahead of expected protests following a call for a global day of violence by a former Hamas leader. While no credible threats have been received, officials are closely monitoring a pro-Palestinian rally planned for Times Square. Security concerns extend beyond New York City, with increased police patrols announced in neighboring Westchester County. State and city officials have met with the Jewish community and are coordinating efforts between the State Police and the New York Police Department to ensure public safety.