During his address at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in San Diego, California on Saturday, FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a grave warning concerning the growing menace of violent extremism, both on the domestic and international fronts.
This warning coincides with the ongoing conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas, which has already resulted in thousands of casualties, including 29 Americans.
Wray expressed his condolences to the people of Israel and expressed outrage at the brutality and disregard for innocent lives in the region.
“History has been witness to antisemitic and other forms of violent extremism for far too long. Whether that be from foreign terrorist organizations, or those inspired by them, or domestic violent extremists motivated by their own racial animus, the targeting of a community because of their faith is totally unacceptable,” he said.
“We remain committed to continue confronting those threats—both here in the United States and overseas.”
Wray pointed out that there has been a notable surge in reported threats following recent attacks and emphasized the need for vigilance, particularly against potential “lone actors” who might draw inspiration from recent events to carry out acts of violence.
“In this heightened environment, there’s no question we’re seeing an increase in reported threats, and we’ve got to be on the lookout, especially for lone actors who may take inspiration from recent events to commit violence of their own.”
“So I encourage you to stay vigilant, because as the first line of defense in protecting our communities, you’re often the first to see the signs that someone may be mobilizing to violence. And I’d also ask you to continue sharing any intelligence or observations you may have. And on our end, we’re committed to doing the same, so that together, we can safeguard our communities,” he added.
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JUST IN: FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of terror attacks on United States soil in relation to the Hamas terror attacks on Israel.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 15, 2023
Hopefully they will be taking a break from tracking down Trump supporters to confront this.
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Most Americans argue that the FBI has devoted more attention to tracking down Trump supporters and angry parents at school board meetings than addressing real terror threats.
