Security Heightened at Jewish, Israeli Sites in US After Israel Strikes Iran

Following Israel's military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, U.S. authorities have heightened security measures at Israeli and Jewish sites, particularly in New York City and Washington, D.C., amid concerns of possible retaliatory attacks. The National Security Council warned Israelis abroad to take precautions, advising them to avoid displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols and attending large-scale events tied to Israel or Judaism. The NYPD has increased patrols and is coordinating with federal agencies, although no specific threats have been identified, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul affirming there are no credible threats currently. Jewish security organizations emphasize vigilance, citing a history of Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish targets and urging communities to maintain heightened security protocols. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, confirmed the attacks aimed to neutralize the Iranian threat, with Netanyahu stating the operations will continue as needed. The U.S. government, while distancing itself from the strikes, has warned Iran against retaliating against American interests, underscoring a commitment to protecting U.S. forces in the region.