{"id":2085481,"date":"2023-10-31T15:20:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-against-us-has-hit-a-whole-other-level\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:24:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:24:26","slug":"fbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-against-us-has-hit-a-whole-other-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-against-us-has-hit-a-whole-other-level\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI Director warns Congress: US faces heightened terror threat."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-against-us-has-hit-a-whole-other-level%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2085481&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>FBI \u200cDirector Warns of Elevated Terror Threat Against\u200c US<\/h2>\n<p>FBI Director Christopher\u200d Wray delivered a compelling message to lawmakers in Washington on\u2063 Tuesday, \u200curging Americans \u2062to be &#8220;concerned&#8221; \u200dabout the potential for Islamic terror attacks on\u200c US soil. \u2063Speaking before the Senate&#8217;s Homeland Security Committee during a hearing on security \u200cthreats, Wray\u2063 drew attention to Israel&#8217;s \u200bongoing conflict with \u200cHamas and emphasized the\u200c need for vigilance.<\/p>\n<p>Wray stated, &#8220;We assess that\u2063 the actions of Hamas \u200cand its allies will\u2062 serve \u2064as an inspiration, the likes \u200cof which we haven&#8217;t seen since ISIS launched its so-called\u200d caliphate several years ago. In just the past few weeks, multiple foreign terrorist \u200corganizations have called \u200dfor\u2062 attacks against Americans and the West.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 FBI director also expressed his\u200c concerns about intelligence gaps within\u200d the agency, acknowledging \u2063that\u200c there are many. \u2062He emphasized the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-bidens-lawyer-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-over-trump-rhetoric\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden's attorney issues cease-and-desist letter regarding Trump's rhetoric.\">real threat posed<\/a> by individuals already present in the\u200c country who may seek to\u200b carry out attacks.<\/p>\n<p>When asked \u200cif the terror\u200c threat\u2064 has increased since President Joe Biden took\u2062 office, Wray initially hesitated but eventually responded, &#8220;The \u200bterror threats have elevated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sen. \u200bScott: &#8220;Do you believe\u2062 \u2014 is the United States safer from foreign terror threats today, are we safer than when Joe Biden\u2062 took office?<\/p>\n<p>Dir. Wray:\u200c *pauses for six seconds* &#8220;What I would \u2063say to you, is \u200dthat the terror threats have elevated.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kdWOytIU2l\">pic.twitter.com\/kdWOytIU2l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ForAmerica (@ForAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ForAmerica\/status\/1719404741057257883?\">October 31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Wray emphasized that this is not a time for panic but\u200b rather a time for vigilance. He identified groups such as\u2062 Hamas, Hezbollah,\u2064 ISIS, al Qaeda, and the Iranian\u2062 regime as potential sources \u200cof inspiration for attacks on Americans. Wray warned that\u200b the threat of \u2064violence is reaching &#8220;historic levels&#8221; and \u2063that \u2063the FBI is urgently working \u200dto identify \u200dand address these threats.<\/p>\n<p>According to The Washington Times, Wray advised Americans\u2064 to be alert to &#8220;soft \u2062targets&#8221; where people may be vulnerable. He also cautioned that the biggest threats are\u2064 likely\u200c to \u200bcome \u200cfrom lone individuals rather than larger terror\u200c cells.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>A\u2062 Note from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Silicon Valley and the Big Tech \u200ctyrants\u200b have done everything they \u200ccan \u2062to put\u200c The Western Journal out of business. 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Brown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founder of The \u2064Western Journal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-us-hit-whole-level\/\">FBI Director Tells \u200cCongress\u200c Terror Threat Against US Has Hit &#8216;A Whole\u200b Other Level&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u200cJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b In what ways can individuals stay informed and contribute to the collective effort of preventing and reporting potential terror threats<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ght: 400&#8243;>As an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-exclusive-film-crew-releases-never-before-seen-footage-of-2017-inauguration-riots\/\" title=\"VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Film Crew Releases Never Before Seen Footage of 2017 Inauguration Riots\">independent news organization<\/a>, we rely on the \u200bsupport of our readers to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-tells-congress-terror-threat-against-us-has-hit-a-whole-other-level\/\" title=\"FBI Director warns Congress: US faces heightened terror threat.\">continue\u2063 providing quality journalism<\/a> that is free from bias and\u2064 influence. If you value the\u2064 work that we do, please consider subscribing to our news platform to help us maintain our mission of \u2064delivering reliable and objective news coverage.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Thank you for your support,<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>[Founder&#8217;s Name]<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p>With the recent increase in violence \u2062in the Middle East, FBI Director Christopher \u200dWray has issued a stark warning about the elevated\u2064 terror threat against the United States. During his testimony before the Senate&#8217;s Homeland Security Committee,\u2063 Wray drew attention to \u200dthe ongoing conflict\u200c between Israel and Hamas and expressed concerns about \u2062potential terror attacks on \u200bUS soil inspired by these events.<\/p>\n<p>Wray highlighted the actions of\u200d Hamas and its allies, referring to them as\u2063 potential sources of inspiration for terror attacks. \u200cHe compared their potential impact to that of ISIS during its so-called caliphate, stating that their actions could\u2064 serve as motivation for individuals and groups seeking to harm Americans. Wray\u2064 further warned that multiple foreign \u2063terrorist organizations have recently called for attacks on Americans and the West, indicating \u2064the urgency of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dFBI \u2064director also stressed the existence of intelligence gaps within the \u2063agency, acknowledging the need for improvement in this area. He expressed particular concern about individuals already present in the country who may be plotting or \u2063planning attacks, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing these threats proactively.<\/p>\n<p>When \u2064asked about the security situation since President \u200cJoe Biden took office, Wray admitted that the terror threats have elevated. Although he hesitated initially, the FBI director&#8217;s response indicates \u200dthat the current administration is \u200bfacing \u200can \u2064increased risk of terrorist activity compared to the previous administration. However, Wray emphasized that this is not a time for panic but \u200da \u2063time for vigilance and\u2062 urged Americans to stay alert and be\u2064 aware of their surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>According\u2062 to Wray, potential attackers are more likely to target &#8220;soft targets,&#8221; places where people may be more vulnerable. He specifically mentioned lone individuals\u2063 as the source of the biggest threats, suggesting that \u2064it is crucial to remain vigilant \u200beven in\u200c the absence of larger terror cells.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Times reported that \u200bWray advised Americans to be alert and \u2063cautious, given the potential danger. He \u2064stressed the need to take measures to protect oneself and others, as well as to report any\u2063 suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities\u2064 promptly.<\/p>\n<p>As the FBI works diligently to identify and address these \u200cthreats, Wray&#8217;s warning should \u2064not be\u2063 taken lightly. The elevated terror threat against the United States demands a collective effort from both the government and the public to ensure the safety and security of \u2063the nation. It is\u200d crucial for individuals to remain vigilant, stay informed, \u2062and report any potential threats or suspicious activities, as they play an essential role in preventing and mitigating terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cconclusion,\u2062 the concerns raised by FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding the elevated terror threat against\u200d the United States must serve\u2064 as a wakeup call for the nation. The recent events in the Middle East have the potential to inspire individuals to carry out attacks on US soil. Swift and comprehensive actions must\u2064 be taken to address intelligence gaps, enhance security measures, and promote public \u2063vigilance to protect the American people from harm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern to lawmakers in Washington about the threat of Islamic terror attacks on U.S. soil. Speaking at a Senate hearing on security threats, Wray highlighted Israel&#8217;s battle with Hamas as a cautionary example. 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