“The situation with hostages at a Texas synagogue continues to develop, and the FBI crisis negotiator is still in contact with the person inside,” said Colliville Police Sergeant Tara Nelson.
At least four people have been taken hostage by Congress Beth Israel in Goliwall, Texas. CNN reports that the rabbi is believed to be among the hostages.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he was “in close contact with local and national authorities.”
“I pray for security and a speedy solution,” said Beth Van Duane, who represents the hostage community in the US House of Representatives.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Texas has taken hostages. Israel’s reaction
Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett tweeted that she was “closely following” the situation of the hostages by tweeting about the events in Texas.
We pray for the safety of the hostages and the rescuers, “said Tariq al-Hashimi, the party’s secretary general.
“I’m closely monitoring the situation of hostages from Israel at the Beth Israel Church in Colville, Texas,” wrote Israeli Minister for Immigration Nachman Shay.
The article is being updated.
Source: Reuters, CNN, PAP
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