Mayor Bill de Blasio released the following statement regarding today’s terror attack in Jerusalem and the increased NYPD presence at key locations in New York City:
“I am horrified and heartbroken by today’s terror attack in Jerusalem, which took the innocent lives of four people. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families. New York City stands in solidarity with Israel at this difficult time, and we hope and pray for a peaceful and secure future for all of its people.
“The NYPD is in close contact with its liaison post in Israel. We have increased our police presence at synagogues and other key locations around the city. As always, we ask New Yorkers to stay alert and immediately report any suspicious activity.
REACTIONS AFTER JERUSALEM TERROR ATTACK
At 7:15 AM this morning inhabitants of the quiet West Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof were woken up by the sound of gunshots and sirens. Two Palestinians armed with knives, axes and a gun entered a synagogue where worshippers were in the middle of prayer and attacked them, killing four and injuring another seven.
