Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
- Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups reported a surge of harassment, bias and physical assaults against their community members after the Israel-Hamas war started in October 2023.
- Vandalism incidents, including spray-painting symbols and graffiti, were reported at mosques in Texas and California, prompting increased security measures.
- According to Pew Research Center, 70% of U.S. Muslims and nearly 90% of U.S. Jews surveyed felt an increase in discrimination against their communities since the war began.
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By MARIAM FAM Following a series of reports of vandalism involving graffiti at mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders in these communities have stepped up efforts to keep both their sacred spaces and their community members safe. The incidents and the subsequent hypervigilance add to what many American Muslims say has been a tense climate in the United States stemming from the war between Israel and Hamas, which has killed tens of thous…

Muslim leaders increase security after vandalism reports at Texas and California mosques
After vandalism reports involving graffiti at a few mosques in Texas and California, Muslim leaders there have stepped up existing efforts to keep their sacred spaces and community members safe.
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