US grants additional $210 million to protect faith groups amid rising hate crimes

The US Department of Homeland Security announces $210 million of additional funds to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations from targeted attacks caused by the rise in hate incidents amid war in the Middle East.

Rights advocates have warned about rising threats against American Jews and Muslims following the October 7 Hamas onslaught inside southern Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza, now approaching the one-year mark.

The funding will let organizations equip themselves with personnel, technology and resources to improve security, the Homeland Security Department says.

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