Police forces around the world are increasing security at public Hanukkah events following Sunday’s deadly terror attack in Sydney, which authorities said targeted the Jewish community.
In New York, the NYPD said it is deploying additional resources to public Hanukkah celebrations and synagogues “out of an abundance of caution.”
London’s Metropolitan Police said there is no information suggesting a direct link between the Sydney attack and the threat level in the UK, but confirmed it will step up its presence, conduct extra patrols and engage closely with the Jewish community.
“It is an awful reality that Jewish communities across the world continue to face a higher level of threat,” the Met said in a statement. “As London’s Jewish communities come together to begin the celebration of Hannukah, we know this attack will cause not only deep distress but also heightened concerns about safety.”
In Germany, Berlin police said they will deploy additional officers and strengthen security measures ahead of a Hanukkah event in the capital later on Sunday.
“Even though there are currently no concrete indications of a threat to Berlin following the suspected attack in Australia, we remain vigilant and alert,” Polizei Berlin said on social media.
