Amid concerns over potential violence across the country, South Florida law enforcement agencies, Jewish houses of worship and school districts are on alert.
The heightened security comes as a former Hamas leader recently called for a "day of rage" Friday.
Israel-Hamas war
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always fueled intense debate but after Hamas's indiscriminate killing of many innocent people, the tension in the U.S. is heightened.
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On Thursday, South Florida law enforcement agencies and school districts are increasing security after a former Hamas leader called Friday to be a global day of “anger.”
Broward County Schools sent messages to parents. Miami-Dade Schools is encouraging parents and students to be vigilant. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava took to social media to say Miami-Dade Police will increase its presence around schools, synagogues, mosques and Jewish community centers.
Miami Beach Police said they are also increasing "uniformed presence throughout the city" out of an abundance of caution.
"We're preparing to make sure tomorrow is a safe and calm day for our students so they have the right to learn and enjoy the day as they're expected to,” Head of Brauser Maimonides Academy Rabbi Yoni Fein said.
Over the last few days, there have been rallies across South Florida supporting Israel. There is a protest for Palestine Friday at Bayfront Park on Biscayne Boulevard and organizers expect counter-protesters. Amireh says they gave a heads-up to police and they also hired security.
