Europe, US Increase Security at Israeli, Jewish Sites Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, multiple countries and regions are significantly increasing security measures to protect Jewish sites, Israeli and US interests, and religious institutions. France has issued a national order to boost security around Jewish community sites, places of worship, schools, and key institutional buildings. Similarly, Cyprus has strengthened police presence at international airports, major urban areas, hotels hosting Israelis, and synagogues, with additional patrols in tourist-heavy zones. Greece has raised its alert status with enhanced protection for Israeli and Iranian targets, deploying more personnel and plainclothes officers following Israel’s large-scale strike on Iran. In South Florida, religious institutions including synagogues, churches, and mosques are adding uniformed officers and private security ahead of weekend services, driven by concerns over possible retaliatory acts by individuals angered by the Middle East conflict. Local leaders emphasize situational awareness and the personal impact on communities with family ties to Israel as they navigate the fragile international crisis.