Federal authorities in the US have issued a warning about an increasing threat posed by “violent extremists and lone offenders” on American soil.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) jointly stated that the threat level has risen since their initial alert earlier this month.
In their joint news release, the federal agencies expressed concern about the escalating volume and frequency of threats to Americans, particularly those in the Jewish, Arab American, and Muslim communities.
These threats, they noted, could be motivated by or in reaction to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, raising alarm about the potential targeting of these communities.
Hoax bomb threats against places of worship and the dissemination of violent rhetoric online encouraging attacks on the mentioned communities have been observed across the country.
The bulletin also highlighted the recent tragic incident involving Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old who was killed in an attack earlier this month, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
Furthermore, the DHS and FBI pointed out that terrorist organizations like the Islamic State (ISIS) and al Qaeda have called for Hamas to conduct attacks on US bases, airports, battleships, and embassies in predominantly Muslim countries.
There have also been calls for attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the US, with Iranian state media spreading misinformation about the conflict online.
The historical tensions between Israel and the Palestinian territories have often led to calls for violence against the Jewish, Arab American, and Muslim communities.
The current widespread sharing of graphic and disturbing content related to the conflict further amplifies the risk of incitement to violence in the United States.
In response to the recent Hamas attack against Israel, Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in a significant number of casualties, as reported by the Gaza Health Ministry.
President Biden has expressed support for Israel’s right to respond to Hamas with force but has also emphasized the need for a clear strategy as Israel contemplates a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
On Wednesday night, the US House approved a resolution expressing support for Israel and condemning the Hamas attack, though it faced opposition from nine Democrats and one Republican.
The situation remains fluid and concerning, prompting federal authorities to call for vigilance and reporting of any threats or suspicious activities to law enforcement.
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