Taiwan Thunder Squad Demos at Synagogue
Israeli Knesset Delegation Visit
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Originally Published on 9 September 2023 (Saturday)
Taiwan Thunder Squad Demos at Synagogue
Israeli Knesset Delegation Visit
By Wendell Minnick (Whiskey Mike) 顏文德
TAIPEI - The Israeli Knesset delegation visited the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center last week and was given a demonstration by Taipei City’s Thunder Squad SWAT unit, according to a 6 September press release by the Center.
During their stay, they met President Tsai Ing-Wen and visited the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the National Security Institute. Topics included cyber security issues.
Led by Member of Knesset Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu, the delegation included various political parties, including the ruling party Likud, opposition parties Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beitenu, and others.
Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wu Zhao-Xie, hosted a banquet for the delegation.
Seven people were killed by gunmen at Nariman Chabad House in 2008 in Mumbai, India, and two terror suspects were detained in India as recently as July planning to bomb the same Mumbai-based Chabad House.
The press release emphasized security concerns:
It is important to note that Taiwan is a safe place committed to ensuring the complete safety of everyone residing within its borders. The government of Taiwan is dedicated to providing a secure environment for all individuals.
Various incidents have occurred worldwide, targeting Jewish community centers. These incidents highlight the importance of counter-terrorism efforts and the need to safeguard the safety of such centers and their members.
In the 2023 Global Safety/Crime Index rankings, Taiwan has been ranked as the third safest country among 142 countries and 416 cities worldwide. This reflects the exceptionally low crime rate and overall safety of Taiwan.
While Taiwan is generally recognized as a safe and peaceful nation, precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the “Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center;” and its members. The center aims to offer a secure and welcoming space for visitors of all backgrounds to experience the beauty of culture.
To strengthen security measures, a recent counter-terrorism and security exercise was conducted at the center by the National Police Agency, The JCC internal security force and the Israeli Representative Office in Taiwan. We express our gratitude to all the units involved in this exercise.
The center operates on a reservation-based system and implements an automatic security gate for visitor entry. These measures are in place to prioritize the safety and protection of all visitors.
