The Federal Bureau of Investigation has seen a rise in threats against Jews and Muslims in the U.S. since Hamas’s brutal assault on Israeli civilians, Director Christopher Wray said, warning of the possibility of copy-cat attacks as the war intensifies.
The FBI has been sharing intelligence about possible violence with state and local law enforcement, he said, though officials said most of the threats haven’t proved credible.
Many of the threats are made online and specifically reference the fighting in Israel, officials said, adding their greatest concern remains the possibility of attacks by people acting alone, who go undetected until they strike.
“The threat is very much ongoing and, in fact, the threat picture continues to evolve,” Wray said.
The director's remarks come as he is set to discuss national security threats with partners from the “five eyes” intelligence agencies, from the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand this week in the first public meeting of the alliance.
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