BERLIN ¨C Major cities including Berlin, London and New York stepped up security around Hanukkah events on Sunday following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney¡¯s Bondi Beach.
Berlin police said they were ramping up measures around the German capital¡¯s Brandenburg Gate, where a large electric menorah is being lit to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
¡°We have long planned comprehensive security for tonight¡¯s Hanukkah event at the Brandenburg Gate ¡ª in light of the events in Sydney, we will further intensify our measures and maintain a strong police presence there,¡± a spokesperson said on X.
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