Joel Goldenberg – The Suburban LJI Reporter

The City of Côte St. Luc, which has a large Jewish community, has increased security patrols and is urging vigilance in light of the horrific Hamas terrorist attack in Israel.

In 2021, Aymane Boushaba and Jawad Jawad threatened Jewish community members in Côte St. Luc during that year’s conflict between Israel and Hamas, which was dwarfed by this fall’s war as some 1,300 Israelis were slaughtered by members of the terrorist group.

CSL detailed last week that the city has “increased patrols by Public Security agents around community buildings and met with community officials and police. The Montreal police department (SPVM) has also increased its patrols and is fully aware of security concerns and is taking the appropriate action.

“We understand that the Jewish community in CSL is feeling worried for their safety,” a city statement adds. “The City of CSL’s main priority in the coming days and weeks will be on security issues. The Jewish community does not stand alone at this difficult time.”

CSL also passed on advice from the SPVM:

• “If you see something suspicious, or are the victim of intimidation, call 9-1-1 immediately.”

• “The 9-1-1 phone service is the only way to get information to police quickly.”

• “The police have the resources and expertise to analyze your information, piece it together with other information.”

• “The police will share important information with Côte Saint-Luc Public Security.”

• “If you have video footage or photos of something suspicious, you can e-mail it to the SPVM Poste de Quartier 9 at pdq9@spvm.qc.ca. But you should call 9-1-1 first.”