D.C. mayor sending police patrols to synagogues following Hamas attack on Israel

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Sunday that more police officers will patrol synagogues in light of Hamas’ attack on Israel this weekend.

Ms. Bowser condemned the “tragic attack” that Israel’s Health Ministry said claimed the lives of more than 1,800 Israelis. Almost 400 people are listed in serious condition, according to Israeli officials.

“We stand with the Israeli people, as well as our Jewish community here in D.C., having stepped up patrol at our synagogues, houses of worship and embassies,” the mayor said Sunday in a statement. “We pray for an end to this bloodshed.”

• Mike Glenn contributed to this report.