CINCINNATI — Jewish Family Services of Cincinnati announced on Monday that staff members will be working remotely for the next few days as a precautionary measure.
A social media post from the Jewish Family Services said the decision was "out of an abundance of caution" and "consistent with actions we've taken in the past."
They went on to say there is "no known broader security risk to the Jewish community."
The Jewish Federation told us that the decision is "not connected to international events" and was "based on an internal matter."
While not connected, it comes after significant escalation in tensions in the Middle East. According to the Associated Press (AP), Israel launched an attack on Iran on Friday, targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities.
The AP reported that the strikes resulted in the deaths of three of Iran's top military leaders, including the commander overseeing the entire armed forces, as well as two leading nuclear scientists. Additionally, several members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were reportedly killed in the attack.
Israel's actions were prompted by escalating concerns over Iran's nuclear program, which Israel views as a direct threat to its national security.
In response, Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel, signaling a strong retaliation. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country would "strongly take action" against Israel in the aftermath of the strikes.
The situation has drawn attention from global leaders, the AP reported, with U.S. President Donald Trump departing the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early to address the conflict between Israel and Iran.
On Tuesday, President Trump issued a warning on social media, urging that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"
