MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The recent mass shooting in Australia is having a direct impact on the Jewish community in Florida, prompting synagogues in Martin County to elevate their security status. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office and local police are stepping up their presence to ensure safety during the ongoing Hanukkah holiday.
Temple Beit Hayam, along with other local synagogues, is on heightened alert following the attack, which Australian officials stated was motivated by “Islamic State ideology.” The incident resulted in 15 deaths and over three dozen injuries.
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