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FBI warns:

Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

Molotov attack in Colorado and embassy shooting in Washington raise alarm amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

Terror in Colorado:

Molotov cocktail attack targets pro-Israel walk

Seven people, including children, injured in Boulder, Colorado, as Molotov cocktails thrown at a peaceful walk for Israeli hostages. Attacker reportedly yells "End Zionists" before being arrested. FBI investigating incident as a terrorist attack.

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FBI raids apartment linked to DC killer

FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search of an apartment in Chicago's East Albany Park neighborhood, linked to Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington.

FBI foils ISIS terror plot at army base

Former National Guardsman allegedly planned mass shooting at Detroit Arsenal, provided tactical support to undercover agents posing as ISIS operatives.

Robert Levinson disappearance

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers

US sanctions three Iranian intelligence officers for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of former FBI Special Agent Robert Levinson, who is believed to have died while in Iranian custody.

Boston:

Man sentenced for obstructing probe into attacks on Jewish sites

Alexander Giannakakis, extradited from Sweden last year, sentenced to 42 months in prison for obstructing an FBI investigation into arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area.

Whistleblowers:

Obama Admin, Kerry 'systematically derailed' Iran terror probes

Senate releases emails from FBI and defense officials from 2015-2016 showing John Kerry and the Obama Administration prevented arrests of Iranian-backed terrorists and stopped investigations related to Iran during the negotiations for the JCPOA

'They need it'

What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'

Trump purges Capitol Riot investigators at FBI

Acting Attorney General Emile Bove has directed FBI Director Brian Driscoll to fire eight FBI investigators and provide names of all FBI agents responsible for probing the Capitol breach.

FBI:

New Orleans attacker visited city twice in recent months

FBI says that Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who carried out New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, visited the city twice in the preceding months, using Meta smart glasses to record footage of the area.

New Orleans ramming:

Mosque tells congregants to refer FBI inquiries to CAIR

Houston mosque within walking distance of home of terrorist who murdered 14 in New Orleans tells congregants not to speak to media or answer questions from the FBI.

FBI:

New Orleans rammer acted alone, no link with Las Vegas bombing

FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raia updates public on investigation into raming terrorist attack in which 15 people were murdered and dozens injured.

Prosecutors:

'FBI seized cache of explosives during Virginia man's arrest

Court documents show that the FBI discovered the largest collection of "finished explosive devices" in its history last month when arresting a Virginia man.

FBI

New Orleans ramming suspect didn't act alone

Israeli Amb. Danny Danon says mass ramming attack "not how new year should begin" as FBI ID's assailant who murdered at least 10 as Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York

The FBI arrested Abdullah Azz al-Din Hassan after he shared his plans with an undercover agent.

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

FBI Director Chris Wray announces he will resign at the conclusion of the Biden administration, a move spurred by pressure from Trump, who had signaled his intent to replace him.

Assad regime collapse:

FBI still offering reward for info on journalist Austin Tice

FBI offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the safe return of American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in Syria in 2012.

Report:

Trump’s pick for FBI head targeted in an Iranian hack

Kash Patel notified by the FBI that he was targeted in an Iranian hacking operation, sources tell CNN.

Trump names Kash Patel as FBI Director

Announcing the nomination on Truth Social, Trump says Patel "is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.

Trump nominees and appointees targeted by bomb threats

Several of President-elect’s Cabinet nominees and appointees, including Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik, have been targeted by bomb threats and swatting attacks. FBI investigating.

'I feel like bin Laden'

Florida man arrested over plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a homeless man from Florida, arrested following an FBI investigation that included undercover recordings of him allegedly making incriminating statements.

Texas:

FBI arrests man who 'planned attacks against Jews like 9/11'

The FBI arrested a Texas resident suspected of creating and distributing ISIS propaganda and planning an attack 'in the style of September 11' against synagogues.

CIA official charged for leaking info on Israeli strike on Iran

Asif W. Rahman, who worked abroad for the CIA, was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia and charged with two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.

GOP Reps to FBI:

'Do your jobs, start protecting Jewish students'

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) write to FBI assistant director James Dennehy demanding the agency open an investigation into anti-Israel group at Columbia University that promotes violence.

Terror plot on US Election Day

Afghan national charged for plotting attack in support of ISIS

The FBI arrested Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old living in Oklahoma, on Monday after he bought rifles and ammunition from an undercover officer.

US Authorities:

Risk of attacks on Oct. 7 anniversary

The FBI believes that Jewish communities may be targeted on the anniversary of the Hamas invasion.

Second time in a month

Pittsburgh: Jewish man injured in antisemitic assault

Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks.

FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

FBI:

Iran sent to Biden info that was stolen from Trump

FBI and other agencies say Iranian hackers attempted to engage Biden’s campaign by offering information stolen from former Trump’s campaign, but the Biden campaign did not respond.

Law enforcement officials:

'Trump would-be assassin wasn't close to getting a round off'

Law enforcement officials say Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club, did not have a line of sight of Trump when he was caught.

Ex-FBI assistant director:

'Scary' possibility would-be Trump assassin had inside info

Former FBI assistant director says organization will have to investigate how the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump knew he would be at the golf course yesterday, including possibility he had an inside source on Trump's schedule.

Trump would-be assassin identified as Ryan Wesley Routh

Law enforcement sources say the man who pointed a rifle with a scope into former President’s golf club and was arrested is Ryan Wesley Routh. Authorities are working to determine a motive.

Attempted assassination

Shots fired in Trump's vicinity

The Trump campaign states that the former President is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. Suspect arrested. FBI says it is investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Trump.

US government concludes:

Iran behind hacking of Trump's campaign

The US government concludes the Iranian government also attempted to target the Biden-Harris campaign.

FBI probing hacking of Trump's campaign

FBI confirms it is investigating the alleged hacking of sensitive Trump campaign documents which was blamed on Iran. CNN reports that the FBI also briefed the Biden-Harris campaign in June about Iranian hackers targeting that campaign.

FBI Deputy Director:

'Trump shooter posted violent antisemitic content online'

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate tells senators that Thomas Crooks, who attempted to assassinate former President, posted violent antisemitic and anti-immigration content online as a teenager.

Assassination attempt probe:

Trump to be interviewed by FBI

Special agent says former US President has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

FBI:

Trump shooter acted alone, focus on getting access to his phone

FBI says the shooter at Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania acted alone and that it is still actively investigating the shooter’s background.

FBI:

Motive of shooter who tried to assassinate Trump still unknown

20-year-old man identified as shooter who shot former president in the ear during Pennsylvania campaign rally.

Ohio:

Nearly 200 gravestones vandalized in two Jewish cemeteries

Vandals damage nearly 200 gravestones in Tifereth Israel Cemetery and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery in Covedale. FBI taking part in the investigation.

FBI probing violent anti-Israel protest in LA

Attorney General Merrick Garland says federal officials have launched an investigation into a weekend demonstration that spiraled into violence outside Los Angeles synagogue.

FBI Director warns:

'Threat of terror attacks on whole 'nother level after 10/7'

FBI Director Christopher Wray tells Senate subcommittee agency needs increased funding, risk of coordinated Islamist terror attack similar to ISIS attack on Moscow concert hall has risen.

Senators accuse:

Obama Admin. blocked FBI from arresting terrorists linked to Iran

Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis) reveal FBI emails from 2015-2016 showing State Department stopped 8 arrests in order to protect the Iran nuclear deal, including arrests of terrorists.

Stanford submits photo of protester wearing Hamas headband to FBI

University forwards 'disturbing' picture of masked man wearing same green headband as Hamas terrorists at campus protest to FBI.

FBI Director:

'Lone actors could target Passover gatherings in the US'

FBI Director Christopher Wray says the FBI opened three times more anti-Jewish hate crime investigations between October and January than in the four months before October 7.

FBI's Silent Battle: Thwarting Iran's sleeper cells

This multi-layered problem is intertwined with a web of espionage, subterfuge, and the dark arts of intelligence warfare, surveilling charities, religious centers, schools, and healthcare facilities with ties to Tehran's regime. Op-ed.

Indiana:

FBI arrests man who promised to 'kill every Jew'

Local Jewish leaders question why they were not alerted to the threat sooner.

FBI Director makes surprise trip to Israel

FBI Director Christopher Wray meets fellow law enforcement and intelligence partners to discuss the threats facing both countries.

US judge releases last of Newburgh Four group

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said that the four men allegedly plotting to attack Jewish buildings and shoot down National Guard planes were victims of a plot manufactured by the FBI.

New Jersey man tried to join Somali terror group

New Jersey man inspired by Hamas attacks tried to join Somali terror group, prosecutors say.

In light of Israel-Hamas war:

FBI warns of heightened risk of lone actor violence in December

FBI, DHS warning comes as ADL reveals antisemitic incidents rose 337% to highest levels ever recorded following October 7.

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

FBI, DHS warn of ‘threats to public safety’

Hate crimes throughout the US have spiked since Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel on October 7.

FBI ends investigation of explosion at US-Canada border

FBI concludes car explosion that killed two people at border checkpoint in Niagara Falls was not a terror attack.

Seattle-area synagogue vandalized

FBI investigating after Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation in Mercer Island vandalized.

FBI Director:

'Hamas poses biggest terrorist threat in US since ISIS'

Christopher Wray updates Senate on terrorist threat in wake of the Hamas massacre of October 7.

FBI chief warns:

Uptick in threats against Jews since start of war in Israel

FBI chief Chris Wray urges locals to 'be vigilant' and share intelligence to stop those inspired by Hamas from acting.

Peru:

Authorities arrest man suspected of threatening US synagogues

Man in Peru charged with making recent bomb threats to US synagogues, FBI says.

Los Angeles:

Jewish security group takes credit for neo-Nazi's arrest

A Jewish security group says it tipped off FBI about a neo-Nazi who said he wanted to kill Jews.

FBI agents kill Utah man who threatened Biden

Man who posted about bringing out sniper rifle in response to President's visit to his state shot dead by FBI agents/