Attack in Sydney: Security Measures in Austria Strengthened

Thus, the security measures for events related to the Jewish Festival of Lights in Austria for synagogues and other locations are being further strengthened, wrote the President of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG), Oskar Deutsch. Nothing will be canceled, he emphasized. "We mourn the victims of Sydney and pray for the recovery of the injured," said Deutsch on Monday.

We will not give in to terror, Deutsch stated in a written statement to the APA. Jewish institutions and Jewish events in Austria are highly professionally protected. "All measures are planned and implemented between the IKG security department and the police, the intelligence service, and the military." After the attack in Sydney, the protection has been further strengthened, including "visible as well as invisible measures."

Continue to Live Jewish Life "Confidently"

"For Hanukkah, we light candles on an eight-branched candelabrum for eight consecutive evenings. This light reminds us, even in difficult times, that even a small light can illuminate the darkness," wrote Deutsch, who is also the President of the Jewish Religious Community (IRG). In Austria, Jews and friends of the community can go about their daily lives thanks to comprehensive security measures. "We can and will continue to live Jewish life confidently for this reason."

No Specific Threat to Austria

The Ministry of the Interior had already emphasized on Sunday that since the attack by the terrorist organization Hamas on October 7, 2023, there has been an increased threat level in many European countries, including Austria, but no specific threat. Currently, the terror alert level is 4 out of 5 possible levels. This is accompanied by various noticeable, but also covert measures.

(APA/Red)

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