US President Joe Biden called the seizure of a synagogue in the American city of Colleyville (Texas) an act of terrorism. His words on January 16 are quoted by the press service of the White House.
“It was an act of terrorism,” he said.
Biden added that he spoke with Attorney General Merrick Garland and is working with him to prevent such situations.
An armed man took a rabbi and three others hostage at the Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville on January 15. He claimed to be the brother of convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqi, but authorities have not confirmed his identity. According to ABC News, he demanded the release of his sister. Brother Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyer told the TV channel that his client was in Houston.
After some time, the man released one of the four hostages, presumably because of his health problems. Then the remaining three people were released from the synagogue, who did not suffer as a result of the incident.
According to the latest police reports, the invader is dead.
Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyer later said her client was “totally innocent” of the hostage situation at the Colleyville synagogue.
Source: IZ
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