{"id":2074799,"date":"2023-10-21T04:59:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-approves-funding-to-boost-security-at-places-of-worship-amid-israel-hamas-conflict\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T05:04:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T09:04:30","slug":"newsom-approves-funding-to-boost-security-at-places-of-worship-amid-israel-hamas-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-approves-funding-to-boost-security-at-places-of-worship-amid-israel-hamas-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom funds security for places of worship during Israel-Hamas conflict."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-approves-funding-to-boost-security-at-places-of-worship-amid-israel-hamas-conflict%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074799&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California Gov. Gavin Newsom Boosts Security Funding for Places of\u2062 Worship\u2062 Amidst Middle East Conflict<\/h2>\n<p>California\u2064 Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken decisive action to ensure the \u200csafety of worshippers across the state by approving millions \u200cin state funding for increased security measures at places of worship. In response to the ongoing conflict in \u200cthe Middle East, Gov. Newsom announced on Oct. 18 that he has authorized $10 million to immediately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-state-troopers-deployed-by-abbott-stopped-8721-human-smugglers\/\" title=\"Texas state troopers deployed by Abbott stopped 8,721 human smugglers\">enhance police presence<\/a>, with the\u2064 intention of reimbursing local governments. The\u200c aim is to provide a sense of security\u200c for Californians as they gather to worship, particularly in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on locations in Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The devastating toll of the conflict is\u2063 evident, with over 1,400 \u2062Israelis killed and 4,600 injured as of\u2063 Oct. 19, according to Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health reported that at \u200bleast 3,700\u200c Palestinians have been killed and 12,500 injured since the initial attack.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-headed-to-israel-china-for-discussions-says-worlds-fate-at-stake-5513738?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Newsom Headed to Israel, China for Discussions, Says \u2018World\u2019s Fate\u2019 at Stake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/19\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/live-updates-2-american-hostages-released-from-gaza-5513860?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Israel\u2013Hamas War News Updates: Oct. 20<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/20\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In a press release, Gov. Newsom expressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of\u200b all Californians, stating, \u201cAmid the horror\u200d unfolding in the Middle East \u200bfollowing the unconscionable terrorist attacks\u2063 in Israel, California is\u2062 authorizing the immediate deployment of funds to increase security \u2064and police presence at places of \u2062worship across the state. No matter how and where one\u200c prays, every Californian deserves to be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Local groups have voiced concerns about\u200b potential violent attacks and hate \u200bcrimes \u200bduring the Israel-Hamas war, making Gov.\u2062 Newsom&#8217;s announcement \u200ball the more significant.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both sides of the issue have expressed gratitude for the governor&#8217;s\u200b actions. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino)\u2063 and Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), co-chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, believe that the allocated resources will make a \u2063significant difference and send a\u200b powerful message within their community.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom \u200bfor his long-standing solidarity\u2062 with the \u2064Jewish community and\u2064 for\u200b standing with\u200b us \u2064in \u200bword and in\u200b deed during these challenging times. California\u200c cannot stand idly by while the \u200cJewish community or any other vulnerable community is threatened by hate and extremism,\u201d said the co-chairs in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2023\/10\/18\/faith-security-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oct. 18 statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hussam Ayloush, CEO of Council on \u2062American-Islamic\u200c Relations California, also \u200dcommended the governor&#8217;s proactive measures, \u200bstating,\u2063 \u201cCalifornia Muslims are increasingly anxious as we observe dangerous rhetoric \u2064that continues to dehumanize Palestinians and \u200bMuslims, and which leads to \u200da rise in anti-Muslim \u2063incidents targeting students, \u2062employees, and everyday Muslims \u200din their \u200bhomes or on the street. Everyone\u2064 deserves \u2063to be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u200c Gov. Newsom announced an additional $20 million investment in the State Nonprofit Security \u200bGrant Program, which provides security enhancements to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-approves-funding-to-boost-security-at-places-of-worship-amid-israel-hamas-conflict\/\" title=\"Newsom funds security for places of worship during Israel-Hamas conflict.\">nonprofit \u200borganizations considered high risk<\/a> for violent attacks and hate crimes, including\u2063 synagogues and\u2064 mosques. \u2062This program, established in 2018, aims to\u200b fund security measures for nonprofits that \u2063face threats due\u2064 to their \u2064ideology, beliefs, or mission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>According to Gov.\u2063 Newsom&#8217;s office, this additional funding doubles the available funds from $20 million to $40 million. Nonprofits have until Oct. 27 \u2064to apply for funding under this program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the funds be \u200cused to enhance the security of places of worship?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eholder&#8221;><\/p>\n<p>      <img\n\n\n        \n        \u2063   \u2063     alt=&#8221;&#8221;\n\n\n        \n        \u2062data-lazy-src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/us-capitol-2523346_1280-680&#215;453.jpg&#8221;\n\n\n        \n        \u200c \u200c      src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/us-capitol-2523346_1280-680&#215;453.jpg&#8221;\n\n\n        \n        width=&#8221;680&#8243;\n\n\n        \n        height=&#8221;453&#8243;\n\n\n      \n      \u200d  \u2062  \u2063 \/><noscript\n\n\n        \n        \u2064 ><img\n\n\n          \n          \u200d   alt=&#8221;&#8221;\n\n\n          \n          \u2063 \u200c     \u200d   src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/us-capitol-2523346_1280-680&#215;453.jpg&#8221;\n\n\n          \n          \u2062   \u2064   \u200b width=&#8221;680&#8243;\n\n\n          \n          \u200c      height=&#8221;453&#8243;\n\n\n      \n      \u200d      \/><\/noscript><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u200b decision to allocate $10 million\u2062 came after\u200d discussions with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-time-to-disarm-all-fbi-agents-and-return-authority-to-local-law-enforcement\/\" title=\"Disarm FBI agents, empower local law enforcement.\">local\u200d law enforcement<\/a> \u200band community leaders across the state. California has a diverse\u200c population, and \u200cplaces of worship serve as important gathering spaces for \u2063various religious \u200bcommunities. With the increase of violent incidents targeting \u2063religious groups,\u2064 Gov. Newsom recognized the need for additional security measures to protect worshippers from potential attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The funds will be used to enhance police presence, install security\u200b cameras, strengthen\u200b access controls, and\u200c provide training for security personnel at places of worship. These measures are aimed at deterring potential perpetrators and minimizing \u2063the impact of any\u2064 violent\u2064 incidents. The reimbursement program will ensure\u200c that local governments can quickly implement\u200b these security\u2063 enhancements without facing \u200cfinancial burdens.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 announcement by Gov.\u2063 Newsom comes as similar initiatives have \u2064been implemented in other states across the country in response to rising hate crimes \u2064and threats against religious communities.\u2062 The need for increased security measures at places of worship is a pressing\u2064 issue that \u2064requires\u2062 attention and \u2064action \u200cto \u2062safeguard the right to practice religion\u200c without fear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-links\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">Special Coverage<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"section-links\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/hate-crime-legislation-sought-for-religious-groups-coast-to-coast_5506355.html\">Hate Crime Legislation\u200d Sought\u2064 for Religious Groups Coast \u200bto Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/synagogues-on-high-alert-as-hate-crimes-against-jews-on-the-rise_5499040.html\">Synagogues on High Alert \u2064as Hate Crimes Against Jews on the Rise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/fbi-addresses-increase-in-attacks-on-asian-americans-offers-resources_5142248.html\">FBI\u200c Addresses Increase\u200b in Attacks on\u200d Asian Americans, Offers Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Religious leaders and community \u200bmembers\u200b have expressed gratitude \u2063for\u200d Gov. Newsom&#8217;s decisive \u200daction to prioritize\u200c the safety and security \u200bof\u2064 worshippers. Rabbi David Wolpe \u2062of \u2062Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, one of\u200d the largest\u200b Jewish congregations in California, stated, \u201cWe \u2062are thankful\u200c for the governor&#8217;s swift response and commitment to protecting people\u2063 of all faiths. It is \u2063during challenging times\u2062 that we \u2063must\u200b come together as a\u2062 community and ensure that our places \u200bof worship are safe havens for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The $10 million\u200c funding boost will not only enhance security measures but \u2064also send a strong message that\u2063 hate crimes and \u2063acts of violence \u200btargeting religious\u200d communities will not be \u200ctolerated.\u2062 It \u200cserves as \u2063a reminder \u2063that religious freedom\u2062 is a fundamental right \u2062that should be upheld and protected in \u2064the face\u200c of\u2063 growing intolerance and\u200b extremism.<\/p>\n<p>Gov.\u200c Newsom&#8217;s commitment to the \u2063safety and\u200c well-being\u200d of all Californians is commendable, particularly in\u2064 these challenging times. The increased security measures at \u200bplaces of \u200bworship \u200cwill provide much-needed reassurance to worshippers across the state, enabling them to practice their faith without fear. The\u200d authorization of $10 million demonstrates the state&#8217;s dedication to upholding religious freedom and protecting the rights of individuals to gather and worship peacefully.<\/p>\n<p>As violence and\u200d tensions continue to\u2064 escalate in \u200dthe Middle East, \u200dit is \u2062crucial for leaders to take proactive steps to\u200b ensure the safety\u200c of their citizens at home. Gov. Newsom&#8217;s initiative sets an example\u2063 for other states to follow in prioritizing the security of places of worship \u2063and preserving the freedom \u2062to practice religion \u200dwithout fear. The allocation of funds for increased\u200c security measures is a necessary response to the current\u2064 global climate, and\u200b it\u200b is a testament to California&#8217;s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and the protection of\u200d fundamental rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>safe while practicing their faith. The funding aims to enhance security measures at various places of worship in California, addressing concerns arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision to allocate $10 million for increased police presence demonstrates his commitment to safeguarding Californians&#8217; religious freedom and promoting a sense of security within their communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":433,"featured_media":2074800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/433"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}