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    FBI warns of potential threats ahead of Gaza war anniversary
    The alert comes ahead of the October 7 anniversary

    FBI warns of potential threats ahead of Gaza war anniversary

    By Chanshimla Varah
    Oct 05, 2024
    01:15 pm

    What's the story

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a public warning about possible extremist violence ahead of the first anniversary of a deadly terror attack in Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

    The agencies did not specify any particular or credible threats to the United States but mentioned calls by foreign terrorist groups for violence against the West.

    Potential targets

    FBI and DHS identify potential targets for violent attacks

    In their joint announcement, the FBI and DHS stated that "Jewish, Muslim, or Arab institutions—including synagogues, mosques/Islamic centers, and community centers—and large public gatherings...present attractive targets for violent attacks or for hoax threats by a variety of threat actors."

    They urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

    The agencies also assessed that foreign terrorist organizations might exploit narratives surrounding hostilities involving Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran to incite lone attackers toward violence in the US.

    Escalating tensions

    Israel's actions and recent Middle East tensions add to concerns

    The warning also coincides with Israel's deadly strikes on Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon and its consideration of a response to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack.

    According to CNN, police departments nationwide have increased patrols around Jewish and Muslim institutions due to these escalating Middle East tensions, the upcoming October 7 anniversary, and the Jewish High Holidays.

    Enhanced patrols

    Increased security measures around Jewish and Muslim institutions

    The New York Police Department (NYPD) has also stepped up its patrols, which are expected to continue for the next two weeks.

    The NYPD will collaborate with state police on explosive detection missions at bridges and tunnels, using helicopter units for radiation detection.

    Similarly, the Los Angeles Police Department has increased its patrols to include more officers on duty, command post vehicles, and horse-mounted units.

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