BREAKING UPDATE: Explosion at Texas Synagogue Followed by Rapid Gunfire — All Hostages Held by Pakistani Assailant Out Safe – Terrorist Is Dead!

A Pakistani man entered the Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas today and took several members hostage

The hostage-taker in Texas of individuals at a Jewish synagogue claims he is the brother of a convicted terrorist serving an 86-year sentence. 
The man says he is the brother of Pakistani terrorist Aafia Siddiqui, also known as “Lady Al-Qaeda.”

The Gateway Pundit wrote about Siddiqui back in 2010.

MIT Educated Al-Qaeda Wench Moved to New York to Face Charges

Police released a statement earlier.

Colleyville Police have released their first statement about the hostage standoff at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker is among the 4 hostages in what appears to be an Anti Semitic incident pic.twitter.com/BBoEtcS6Bl

— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) January 15, 2022

Authorities now say the hostage-taker has reportedly planted bombs at undisclosed locations.

And moments ago — A loud explosion was heard at the synagogue with sounds of gunfire.

While standing at the media staging site, I heard a flash bang. Waiting from @ColleyvillePD to give more insight as to what that means with this investigation. @SpectrumNews1TXpic.twitter.com/ysCzWQtk11

— Bria Bell (@BriaBellTV) January 16, 2022

Explosion heard at Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas where a police stand off has been ongoing for 10 hours. Suspect took 4 people hostage, released one person, and has kept the remaining 3 since.#Texas#colleyville#Breaking

— NEWS ALL TIME (@NEWS_ALL_TIME) January 16, 2022

Governor Greg Abbott just tweeted out that all hostages are safe.

Prayers answered.

All hostages are out alive and safe.

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 16, 2022

UPDATE — The hostage-taker is dead.

Source: The Gateway Pundit