Security is being escalated Friday in Washington, D.C., and other major American cities as Hamas is calling for a worldwide “Day of Rage.'
Local and federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital Friday they are ramping up their presence in the nation’s capital as Hamas’ call for a 'Day of Rage' -- which Israel says is targeting its people and Jews – is putting American cities on alert. U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department say that although there are no specific threats to the District of Columbia or Congress, they are increasing their visibility out of an abundance of caution.
'We are working closely with our law enforcement partners across the country to share information and identify and disrupt any threats that may emerge,' it said. SOME JEWISH AMERICANS PLAN TO SEND KIDS TO SCHOOL, WORSHIP IN DEFIANT MESSAGE AGAINST HAMAS The New York City Police Department also said last night that it has 'increased our uniform deployments at large gatherings and cultural sites to ensure public safety.
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