Miami Beach increases police presence at Jewish sites following embassy employee killings
The shooting is being called antisemitic by many in the Jewish and Israeli communities, including Israel's consul general's office.
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The shooting is being called antisemitic by many in the Jewish and Israeli communities, including Israel's consul general's office.
In response to the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announced heightened police presence around Jewish sites throughout the city to reassure residents and bolster safety.
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