CNN —The UK, France, and Germany have all pledged to step up security measures amid fears of attacks against members of the Jewish community after videos emerged of people apparently celebrating deadly attacks launched by Hamas militants. The surprise attacks saw gunmen cross the border from Gaza into Israel under the cover of rocket fire, seizing hostages and leaving more than 600 people dead. Israel is still fighting the militants and has been pounding targets in Gaza in response. Social media footage shows people waving Palestinian flags in the streets of Berlin and London following the violence. “We remain on duty tonight with increased forces to protect Jewish and Israeli institutions and prevent anti-Israel crimes in the city area.

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Persons: Fabian Sommer, Suella Braverman, ” Braverman, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, “, Élisabeth Borne, Borne Organizations: CNN, Hamas, London’s Metropolitan Police, Twitter, ” Police, Getty, Community Security Trust, BFMTV Locations: France, Germany, Gaza, Israel, Berlin, London, Ryckestrasse, Britain, ”, French