American law enforcement is taking action in the homeland as conflict between Israel and Palestinian terrorist groups escalates.

Departments in several major cities are upping security protections at Jewish synagogues, as well as Christian churches.

The development comes as Israeli citizens face violence in other countries, spurred by the assault on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas.

Two Israeli tourists were killed in Egypt by an Egyptian police officer on Sunday, according to BBC.

The New York Police Department is increasing its presence in the city’s Jewish neighborhoods, according to UPI.

A pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan drew a large crowd.

The Los Angeles Police Department announced that it was increasing patrols around synagogues and Jewish community centers, according to KABC-TV.

LAPD Chief Michel Moore cited both the safety of the Jewish and Muslim communities in the city as cause for doing so.

Heated demonstrations have followed the series of terrorist attacks targeting Israel — in which individuals bearing Palestinian flags have voiced support of the acts.

Scuffles broke out between members of two dueling pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel rallies in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday.

Authorities ultimately deemed the event an illegal gathering.

Israel is initiating a significant military response following the large-scale attacks.

The nation has declared war on Hamas — with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant pledging a strong response to those he termed “human animals.”

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.