Increased Threat Level to Jewish Communities: Official Warnings Issued by FBI and DHS Following Recent Attacks
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Troubling Times for Jewish Communities: FBI Issues Urgent Warning Amidst Surge in Violence
Hey there! Our dear pal Alicia Acuna, our senior correspondent, drops by with an unsettling update on the chilling antisemitic attacks sweeping across US soil, as covered in 'Special Report.'
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have raised the alarm bell on Thursday, sounding a clarion call for heightened vigilance due to an "unsettling surge" in threats toward Israeli and Jewish communities nationwide.
The recent joint announcement serves as a stark reminder of potential safety hazards stemming from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
In one of the latest incidents last Sunday, an Egyptian immigrant named Mohamed Sabry Soliman, aged 45, supposedly orchestrated 18 Molotov cocktails, eventually making his way to Boulder, Colorado. While peacefully rallying supporters for the Run for Their Lives in solidarity with Israeli hostages, Soliman reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" and hurled two flaming Molotov cocktails into the crowds. Soliman was promptly apprehended by the authorities shortly after the chaos erupted.
Regrettably, this incident, which the FBI categorically deems a "targeted terror attack," resulted in over a dozen injuries, with one unfortunate soul fighting for their life in critical condition.
Soliman, who had benefitted from a visa extended during the Biden administration with an expiration date in March 2025, allegedly expressed to federal investigators that his violent actions were merely a long-awaited response.
Furthermore, Soliman admitted he specifically targeted those whom he pejoratively referred to as a "Zionist group," expressing his deepest desire that they perished.
In a separate incident on May 21st, a pro-Palestinian individual coldly eliminated two Israeli embassy personnel attending an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim tragically lost their lives, their hopes and dreams tragically cut short.
Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department reported that 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago was swiftly detained and was suspected of acting alone. Rodriguez was caught on tape shouting "Free Palestine" moments after being apprehended by museum security.
Concerningly, the FBI and DHS remark that the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict could potentially trigger further violent extremists and hate crime culprits to level attacks against Jewish and Israeli communities and their supporters. They caution that foreign terrorist organizations may also attempt to exploit the situation to incite domestic attacks in the US.
As a precautionary measure, the agencies urge the general public to maintain a heightened state of awareness and encourage anyone witnessing anything suspicious to share the information with law enforcement. You can submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov or contact your nearest field office at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
Sarah Rumph-Whitten, our trusted colleague from our website Digital, provided additional insights for this report.
Greg Wehner, our eagle-eyed breaking news reporter, is ever-ready to hear your story tips and thoughts. You can drop him a line at [email protected] or reach out to him on Twitter @GregWehner.
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- Amidst the surge in antisemitic attacks and escalating tension between Israel and Hamas, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a warning, advising heightened vigilance towards Jewish communities nationwide due to potential safety hazards.
- In a chilling circumnavigation of the nation, pro-Palestinian extremists have sparked unsettling incidents, such as the targeted attack in Boulder, Colorado, and the murder of two Israeli embassy personnel in Washington, D.C., unfortunately fueled by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- To combat the increasing threat of violence and terrorism against Jewish and Israeli communities, the FBI and DHS encourage the public to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities to local law enforcement, and maintain a heightened state of awareness in the ever-evolving landscape of war-and-conflicts, politics, crime-and-justice, and general-news.
