British National ID'd as Hostage-Taker at Texas Synagogue

  • 📰 nbcchicago
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 43 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Qulity Score:
  • News: 21%
  • Publisher: 51%

Authorities have identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours before an FBI SWAT team stormed the building, ending a tense standoff that President Joe Biden called “an act of terror.”

United States Headlines News

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

“Rest assured, we are focused,” Biden said during a visit to a food pantry in Philadelphia on Sunday morning. “The attorney general is focused and making sure that we deal with these kinds of acts.”

Saturday's services were being livestreamed on the synagogue's Facebook page for a time. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that an angry man could be heard ranting and talking about religion at times during the livestream, which didn't show what was happening inside the synagogue. Texas resident Victoria Francis told the AP that she watched about an hour of the livestream before it cut out. She said she heard the man rant against America and claim he had a bomb.

Congregation Beth Israel is led by Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker, who has been there since 2006 as the synagogue’s first full-time rabbi. He has worked to bring a sense of spirituality, compassion and learning to the community, according to his biography on the temple's website, and he loves welcoming everyone, including LGBT people, into the congregation.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 545. in US
 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

FBI- “It wasn't clear why Akram chose the synagogue.” In other news- Hindenburg waiter tells dinner guests he isn’t sure why the Steak Diane was over cooked….

Malik Faisal Akram “ British National” claims he doesn’t know shtrungool about Yiddishkeit….BruceWolfChi

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

British national ID’d as hostage-taker at Texas synagogueAuthorities on Sunday identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours before an FBI SWAT team stormed the building, ending a tense standoff that President Joe Biden called “an act of terror.”
Source: chicagotribune - 🏆 8. / 91 Read more »

JUST IN: One hostage at the Texas synagogue releasedThe FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to police. I am here in Israel davening to my brothers in Texas.. God please help them love you USA Some good news! Check out what I just listed on Mercari. Tap the link to sign up and get up to $30 off.
Source: cnnbrk - 🏆 393. / 55 Read more »

1 Man Released After Hostages Seized During Livestreamed Texas Synagogue ServiceThe suspect is reportedly referring to convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqui as his 'sister.' Keeping up with their family values, I see.
Source: HuffPostWomen - 🏆 27. / 68 Read more »

Hostages Held at Texas SynagogueThe situation, which began Saturday morning during services, showed signs of progress Saturday afternoon when a male hostage was released uninjured, according to police. 🙏 Beto’s TX The Church of Rome consolidated its DOCTRINE building for the enslavers a College and Church in the foundation of the capitals of the world and M. Luther with the ex-slaves I came to supper on the 7 days of Passover and I shared the tithe of Deuteronomy 26:12 every 3 years
Source: WSJ - 🏆 98. / 63 Read more »

Hostage situation continues at Texas synagogueOne of the people held hostage for hours has been released uninjured from a Texas synagogue during a Shabbat religious service, US officials say
Source: trtworld - 🏆 101. / 63 Read more »

A Man Has Been Holding People Hostage In A Texas Synagogue For Over 8 HoursOne hostage was released early Saturday evening after being held inside Congregation Beth Israel, a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas.
Source: BuzzFeed - 🏆 730. / 51 Read more »