‘We know from history that when acts like this have been performed by Hamas, global anti-Semitism has risen’ - Jeff Arbus, Congregation Beth Jacob
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is providing increased protection around the Beth Jacob Congregation synagogue on Bruce Street, Mayor Matthew Shoemaker announced on Tuesday.
"I want to state that the attack on Israel was an unprovoked act of terrorism committed by Hamas that targeted innocent civilians at the turn of the Hebrew calendar, which is supposed to be a time of celebration and renewal for Jews globally. "Sault police have increased patrols at the local synagogue. And I want to make it clear that the city stands in complete solidarity with the local Jewish community.
"We know from history of the past 20 years that when acts like this have been performed by Hamas, global anti-Semitism has risen. We're seeing dramatic spikes already in the U.K. and in European countries. And in some parts of Ontario. "Condemning terrorism stands on its own. You're taking a stand to condemn terrorism. The outright murder – this was the largest loss of civilian Jewish life since the Holocaust – what happened on Saturday in one day, so let that sink in.
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