The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security noted that Jewish, Muslim or Arab institutions were “attractive targets for attacks.”
The first anniversary of the deadly terrorist attack in Israel and tensions in the Middle East could spur extremist violence. The New York Police Department will increase patrols starting Monday, October 7, and for the next two weeks. CNN reports this citing a source in law enforcement agencies.
In their joint statement Friday, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security noted that Jewish, Muslim or Arab institutions, including synagogues, mosques/Islamic centers and community centers, as well as large public gatherings, are attractive targets for violent attacks or false threats. from outsiders. various actors, including extremists and hate crime perpetrators.
The agencies estimate that foreign terrorist organizations are likely to continue to “exploit the narratives” surrounding conflicts involving Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran to incite lone terrorists to commit violence in United States.
So-called “lone wolves” who are not technically part of terrorist groups are a particularly serious problem for law enforcement agencies.
As you know, the Israeli army announced the start of a ground operation in southern Lebanon. The military began raids against targets and infrastructure of the Hezbollah group.
US Department of Defense supports Israel’s “right to self-defense”
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