LA Sheriffs Investigating Elderly Jewish Man’s Death as ‘Homicide’

“We understand that the war in Israel and Gaza has led to an increase in hateful and threatening rhetoric, and we want to assure the Muslim and Jewish communities that we stand with them both during this difficult time,” Fryhoff said on Tuesday.

Israel declared war on Hamas immediately following the October 7 attacks, which claimed the lives of 1,400 Israelis and over a hundred more were taken to Gaza as hostages.

Israel has shut down calls for a ceasefire and vowed to continue their offensive campaign until all hostages are returned.