Posted 12/5/2023, 4:57:00 PM
FBI Vigilant Against Threats After Hamas Attacks, Concerned by Rise in Antisemitism
- FBI director says they are working "around the clock" to identify and disrupt potential attacks inspired by Hamas' attacks in Israel on October 7th
- Concerned about possibility of Hamas supporters engaging in violence on the group's behalf
- Notes troubling increase in antisemitic threats in U.S. since October 7th
- Highlights FBI success disrupting cyber operations and arresting cyber criminals
- Pushing for reauthorization of Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to detect foreign terrorist groups directing attacks in U.S.