Increased patrols near places of worship after Israel attack, but 'no specific threat' in Vancouver, police say
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The Vancouver Police Department says residents may see additional officers patrolling near some places of worship and community centres in the wake of Saturday's deadly attacks in Israel.
The Vancouver Police Department says residents may see additional officers patrolling near some places of worship and community centres in the wake of Saturday's deadly attacks in Israel.
"There is no specific threat to public safety in Vancouver," the VPD said in a social media post, describing the escalation of violence in the Middle East as "a great concern to many people in our community."
Police said they were working with "law enforcement partners and community leaders to ensure everyone's safety."
Israeli authorities said more than 200 people were killed and 1,100 wounded when dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns in a surprise attack Saturday.
Israel responded with airstrikes in Gaza, with its prime minister saying the country is now at war with Hamas and vowing to inflict an "unprecedented price."
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported at least 232 people killed in the Gaza Strip and 1,700 wounded in Israeli strikes.
The Hamas attacks drew swift condemnation from U.S. President Joe Biden and from Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre.
