In wake of Neve Yaakov terror attack, NYPD increasing patrols across New York City, including at synagogues.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held an assessment of the situation with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar, Defense Ministry Director General Eyal Zamir and other top defense officials.At the conclusion of the assessment of the situation, the minister said, "This is a serious and sad attack against civilians In the eve of Shabbat. The defense establishment under my leadership will act strongly and uncompromisingly against terrorism and will reach all those involved in the attack."(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Police say they ordered the demonstrators to remove the flags, but they refused to do so.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

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