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FBI warns of threat to Israeli, Jewish communities after Boulder attack, others
DENVER (KDVR) — The FBI is warning of an elevated threat to Israeli and Jewish communities, citing recent attacks like the one in Boulder among others.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security issued the announcement Thursday evening 'to highlight potential public safety concerns related to ongoing threats to Jewish and Israeli communities.'
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The announcement cites recent attacks, including the incident in Boulder when a man allegedly threw incendiary devices into a group of people who gathered weekly to peacefully call for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The attack followed another that happened late last month at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., where one person shot and killed two Israeli Embassy staff members. According to the announcement, the attacker allegedly cited Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people.
The announcement read in part:
The ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict may motivate other violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators with similar grievances to conduct violence against Jewish and Israeli communities and their supporters. Foreign terrorist organizations also may try to exploit narratives related to the conflict to inspire attacks in the United States. The FBI and DHS therefore urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any threats of violence or suspicious activity to law enforcement.
FBI, DHS Public Service Announcement
The FBI said it encourages people to report suspicious activity online or contact their local FBI field office. Anyone with concerns involving U.S. citizens abroad can contact the Department of State's Overseas Citizens Services at (888) 407-4747 or complete an online Crisis Intake Form.
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