Hostages were rescued from inside a Texas synagogue following standoff that lasted nearly 12 hours, Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Saturday. “Prayers answered. All hostages are out alive and safe,” the governor announced on Twitter. Abbott’s post came moments after a loud bang and what sounded like gunfire was heard coming from the synagogue—Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, which is about 15 miles northeast of Fort Worth. FBI crisis negotiators were trying to negotiate with the man who was holding the hostages, according to the local police department in Colleyville in a statement. “Update at 9:55pm: The SWAT situation in Colleyville is resolved and all hostages are safe. We continue to work in partnership with the FBI to finalize all details,” the Colleyville Police Department announced on Twitter. “We will be addressing the media staging area at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 10:15pm with an update.” The situation started around …