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We Are All Hostages to Anti-Semitism

The centuries of conspiracy behind 11 hours in Texas
A law enforcement vehicle sits in front of the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue on January 16, 2022 in Colleyville, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty)

This past weekend in Texas, a gunman held a synagogue hostage for more than 11 hours. Ultimately, the congregants managed to escape, thanks to a diversion created by their quick-thinking rabbi. The terrorist had flown to the United States and deliberately targeted Jews under the delusion that they could get a particular convict released from federal prison.

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