FBI Director Warns of Surge in US Antisemitism and Increased Terror Threats Following Hamas Attacks

FBI Director Christopher Wray cites recent major escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict as fueling a "historic level" of antisemitic hate crimes, with Jewish community accounting for 60% of all religious-based crimes despite constituting just 2.4% of US population.

FBI Director Christopher Wray reports historically high levels of antisemitism in the U.S., with Jews making up about 60% of all religious-based hate crime victims, despite representing only about 2.4% of the American population.
In the wake of recent major escalation in Israel-Hamas conflict, Wray highlights a rise in terrorist threats and antisemitic attacks, which have increased not only within the U.S., but also in other countries such as the UK and France.
In response to the threat, the FBI has ramped up its efforts including hate crime investigations, intelligence sharing and launching multiple inquiries into individuals associated with Hamas.
Authorities have expressed concerns over the possibility of extremists being inspired to launch attacks on U.S. soil, inspired by the recent Hamas attacks.
Wray, while urging the public to be vigilant of potential threats, assures that the situation is not one for panic but for increased vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the public.

South China Morning Post