From the Liveblog of
Saturday, January 10, 2015
European Jews demand more security
In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, the European Jewish Association orders its subsidiary organizations – led by 700 rabbis and institution directors — to increase security and demand from local authorities that armed guards be placed in front of their institutions.
“We share the French public’s sorrow and outrage and express our sincere condolences to the families of all of the victims,” says EJA director Menachem Margolin. “The European Jewish community has long and publicly warned all European governments that any forgiveness and understanding of any motives of terror against minorities will only increase terrorism and its devastating influence on the European fabric of life.”
In a statement, Margolin notes that on January 27, the world will mark International Holocaust Memorial Day. “We simply cannot make do by remembering. We have called upon all European governments and people that understand the darkness that is lurking over Europe, to come to their senses before it is too late.”
— Raphael Ahren
The Times of Israel Community.