Police to step up security at Jewish sites amid reports of Nasrallah’s killing

Police officers are increasing their presence at the Jewish sites across Czechia following reports of the death of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. The announcement was made on the social media platform X on Saturday.

Interior Minister Vít Rakušan confirmed that security measures in the country are being heightened in response to developments in the Middle East. He also emphasised that there is information indicating any specific or immediate threat to our country and that the measures are preventive.

The Czech National Centre for Combating Terrorism, Extremism, and Cybercrime is currently assessing potential risks in coordination with intelligence services and international partners.

The Israeli military announced on Saturday it has killed Hezbollah’s leader  in an air attack on Lebanon’s capital Beirut.