Disturbing bomb threat emailed to several NYC synagogues and Jewish institutions
- In Reports
- 04:13 PM, May 06, 2024
- Myind Staff
Multiple bomb threats were made to more than two dozen synagogues and Jewish institutions in the Big Apple — and to temples upstate and on Long Island on Saturday, according to the New York City Police Department.
“Hello, if you see this email just have notice of a bomb I have set inside of your
building,” the email sent Saturday read, law enforcement sources told The Post.
“This isn’t a threat,” it said. “I have set a bomb in your building, you have a few hours to disarm or else blood will shatter everywhere.”
Sources said the threat came from a group calling itself “Terrorizers111.”
These threats arise at a time of increased antisemitism in the five boroughs and beyond. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been mobilising, staging protests in the streets and establishing anti-Israeli encampments on college campuses, including Columbia University and City College, in recent weeks.
On Sunday, US Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that $400 million in federal assistance would be earmarked to protect houses of worship by funding security guards, cameras and barriers.
“Last night’s bomb threats targeting New York City synagogues created immense fear, but sadly, these threats are not a total shock given the rise in antisemitism that we have seen and the overall spike in threats to places of worship,” Schumer said in a statement.
“Protecting our nonprofit community spaces, like our synagogues, mosques, churches and more has unfortunately demanded more help at the federal level as the threats have increased,” he said. “These funds are to help lessen the unease across the city in the places where we worship, pray, and learn.”
The Anti-Defamation League reported a significant rise in antisemitic incidents in the US last year, reaching 8,873 cases, marking a 140% increase from the previous year's figure. This surge occurred notably after October 7, following a deadly surprise attack carried out by Hamas terrorists on Israel, which prompted a large-scale retaliatory action by the Jewish State in the Gaza Strip.
In all, there were 5,204 antisemitic incidents recorded by the ADL after Oct. 7.
The 2023 incident included 1,009 bomb threats against Jewish institutions, the ADL said.
The NYPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday’s bomb threats.
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