FBI Warns of Potential 'Violent Attacks' on October 7

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Newsweek

Published Oct 04, 2024 at 5:48 PM EDT Updated Oct 04, 2024 at 7:11 PM EDT


The FBI is warning Americans that the coming anniversary of the surprise October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel could inspire "violent attacks" within the U.S.

A public service announcement released by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday warns of "potential threats in the United States from a variety of actors in response to the one-year anniversary of the HAMAS attacks on Israel."

The announcement warns that Monday's anniversary could "be a motivating factor for violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators to engage in violence or threaten public safety," pointing out that "violent extremist activity" has been observed since the ongoing Israel-Hamas war began.

"Large public gatherings, such as memorials, vigils, or other lawful demonstrations, present attractive targets for violent attacks or for hoax threats by a variety of threat actors, including violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators," the announcement states. "Such actors may view the anniversary as an opportunity to conduct an attack or other high-profile, illegal activity," it continues.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/fbi-warns-potential-violent-attacks-october-7-1964213

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Link to FBI ANNOUNCEMENT - Anniversary of October 7, 2023 HAMAS Attacks May Motivate Individuals to Violence in the United States

[werdna]

1. Does the FBI have actual -

- verifiable evidence - intercepted or surveilled communications, informant reports etc. - to support these warnings?

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Remember that the FBI is not the sole arbiter of this

They work with OTHER DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES like DHS (FBI is under DOJ) as a partner (along with agencies like the FCC for phone stuff, etc), to do all those assessments.

Department of Homeland Security Homeland Threat Assessment

https://www.dhs.gov/publications-library/cybersecurity
https://www.dhs.gov/publications-library/intelligence-and-analysis
https://www.dhs.gov/publications-library/election-security
https://www.dhs.gov/publications-library/national-terrorism-advisory-system

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

[sarisataka]

4. Maybe the FBI is just using common sense

A minority group that is experiencing worldwide elevated hatred and targeted for violence is likely to be victimized with further violence on an important anniversary date.

[Richard D]

3. I'll be going to the Nova exhibit...

... on the 7th. I hope that you don't see me on the news.