US calls on international governments to protect Jewish communities ahead of High Holy Days
In recent days, the State Department sent instructions to US diplomatic missions around the world to contact local governments and request that they increase security around synagogues.
The United States is urging governments worldwide to bolster security measures for Jewish communities as antisemitism and safety concerns surge ahead of the High Holy Days, according to a senior State Department official. The official emphasized that despite the escalating toxic hatred directed at Jews globally, the US remains committed to advocating for increased protection of Jewish communities.
Recent instructions were dispatched to US diplomatic missions internationally, directing them to liaise with local governments and solicit heightened security around synagogues, Jewish institutions, and events tied to the High Holidays. These instructions detailed the deployment of police forces, counterterrorism units, or even military personnel at such venues, as deemed necessary.
Additionally, American diplomats were tasked with coordinating security briefings and liaising with local authorities, Jewish organizations, and businesses to ensure robust safety protocols were in place prior to the holidays.
An intriguing provision within the directive calls for establishing a method to disseminate immediate threat alerts on Shabbat and Jewish holidays to observant Jews who may not utilize electronic devices. The official also referenced President Donald Trump's executive order from the beginning of his presidency, which underscores a firm US stance against antisemitism, employing all available legal measures to combat it.
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