{"id":2123745,"date":"2023-12-13T11:06:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T16:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-dhs-warn-of-increased-threat-of-violence-during-holiday-season\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T11:09:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T16:09:02","slug":"fbi-dhs-warn-of-increased-threat-of-violence-during-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-dhs-warn-of-increased-threat-of-violence-during-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI, DHS caution of rising &#8216;violence threat&#8217; this holiday season"},"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\">20<\/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-dhs-warn-of-increased-threat-of-violence-during-holiday-season%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=2123745&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 and DHS\u200d Warn of Increased \u200d&#8217;Threat of Violence&#8217; During Holiday\u200c Season<\/h2>\n<p>The FBI and the \u2063Department of \u200bHomeland Security issued a joint statement on Tuesday urging Americans to remain vigilant during the Christmas \u200cseason as they cautioned\u2062 about the \u200bpotential for\u200c terrorism threats on U.S. \u2064soil.<\/p>\n<p>Citing the ongoing war against \u2064terror in Israel following Hamas&#8217; October 7 attacks against the country&#8217;s citizens, \u200bthe federal\u2064 government warned \u200dthat extremists could be inspired \u2063to commit acts \u2062of violence within the \u200bUnited\u2063 States.<\/p>\n<p>The warning did not \u2063specify any \u2063particular threat or mention the crisis \u2062at the southern border. However, the FBI emphasized that gatherings during the holidays could be vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>The public service\u2064 announcement stated, &#8220;FBI, DHS, and \u200d [the National Counterterrorism Center] assess that ongoing tensions related to the conflict between \u2064Israel and HAMAS\u2062 likely \u200dheighten the threat of lone actor violence targeting large public\u200d gatherings\u200c throughout\u2062 the \u2063winter, including holiday-related, faith-based, New Year&#8217;s Eve, and First Amendment\u2062 protected events related to the conflict.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The FBI also highlighted the vulnerability of\u200b Jewish \u200bAmericans, noting a rise \u2063in anti-Semitism\u2063 since October. However, the agency\u200b emphasized that \u2063any religious community could be targeted by violence.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c warning also mentioned \u2063the increasing number of &#8220;hoax&#8221; threats, such\u200c as those \u2062affecting public schools\u2064 in Maryland, Oregon, and Texas. The FBI stated that these hoaxes are intended\u200b to disrupt and intimidate people.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Calls for violence \u200bmay \u200cincrease in the\u200b days leading \u200cup to the holidays and before other notable \u200cevents this\u2064 winter,&#8221; the warning said. \u2062&#8221;We therefore urge everyone to remain vigilant and to report any threats of violence or\u2063 suspicious activity to law enforcement.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Americans who observe anything\u200d suspicious should contact their \u2063local FBI field \u200boffice or dial 9-1-1 if they believe\u2064 there is an immediate\u200c threat to life.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bwarning aligns with previous statements from FBI Director Christopher Wray, who has consistently warned of a high likelihood of violence on American\u2064 soil.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The FBI is warning terror\u2062 threats \u2064are up to unprecedented levels since Hamas&#8217; October \u200d7 attack on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve never seen a time where all threats,\u200c or so many of the threats, are all \u200belevated, all at exactly\u2063 the\u200d same time,&#8221; FBI Director Christopher Wray\u200c told senators Tuesday. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R4amhXiM0z\">pic.twitter.com\/R4amhXiM0z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBSMornings\/status\/1732391539056222631?\">December 6, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve never seen a time where all the threats, or so many of\u2062 the threats, are all elevated all at exactly the same time,&#8221;\u2064 Wray told lawmakers in Washington last week, CBS News reported.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fbi-dhs-warn-increased-threat-violence-holiday-season\/\">FBI, \u2063DHS Warn of Increased \u200c&#8217;Threat\u2063 of Violence&#8217;\u200c During Holiday Season<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why is there a need \u2063for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-capitol-police-chief-sends-letter-explaining-how-intel-community-failed-to-respond-to-jan-6-protests\/\" title=\"Fmr. Capitol Police chief sends letter explaining how Intel Community failed to respond to Jan. 6 protests\">heightened security measures<\/a> to protect Jewish\u200b Americans \u200dfrom targeted violence, especially considering the \u200brise \u2062in anti-Semitism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ncy made it clear that all \u200bAmericans \u2062should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to \u200dlaw enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The joint statement from the FBI and DHS \u2064comes at a time when tensions are high both domestically and internationally. The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to\u200c increased violence and acts of terrorism\u200b in the region. The agencies believe that this ongoing conflict could\u200b inspire individuals or groups to carry out similar\u2063 attacks within the United States. Therefore, it is important for Americans to be aware of the \u2063potential threat during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI&#8217;s emphasis \u200con <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-a-tale-of-two-victories\/\" title=\"WATCH: A Tale of Two Victories\">large public gatherings<\/a> during\u200c the holidays is a significant concern. The holiday season brings\u2062 together people \u200bfrom all walks of life, creating opportunities for potential attackers to cause harm. Events such as holiday parades, religious\u200d services, and New Year&#8217;s Eve celebrations could potentially be targets for violence. It is crucial for event organizers, law enforcement, and \u200dmembers of the public to remain vigilant\u2064 and take necessary security measures to\u200b ensure the safety of all attendees.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the \u2063FBI&#8217;s mention of the rise in anti-Semitism further highlights the need for heightened security measures, especially \u200cfor\u2064 Jewish Americans. \u2064The \u200dincrease in anti-Semitic incidents since\u2064 October raises concerns about hate crimes and targeted violence against this community.\u2063 It is \u200bessential for law enforcement agencies to \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hiv-vaccine-trial-halted-over-shots-inability-to-prevent-infection\/\" title=\"HIV Vaccine Trial Halted Over Shot\u2019s Inability to Prevent Infection\">provide adequate protection<\/a> and support to ensure the safety and well-being\u2064 of Jewish Americans.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200djoint statement serves as a reminder that the \u200dthreat\u2063 of violence is persistent and should not be taken lightly. It encourages Americans to stay alert, report any suspicious activity, and take precautionary \u200bmeasures to ensure their safety. The FBI and DHS continue to monitor the situation closely and\u2064 work collaboratively with other\u2062 law enforcement agencies to counter potential threats and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-nationals-flood-southern-border-amid-ccp-espionage-concerns\/\" title=\"Chinese Nationals Flood Southern Border Amid CCP Espionage Concerns\">maintain national security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As the holiday season approaches, it is important for individuals to be cautious and aware of their surroundings. Increased security measures\u200d should be implemented at public events and gatherings, and individuals should report any suspicious behavior or activities \u200cto authorities. By remaining vigilant and united against acts of violence, the American public\u200b can\u200d help ensure a\u200b safe and enjoyable holiday\u200c season for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FBI and Homeland Security urged Americans to stay alert this Christmas season due to potential terrorism threats on U.S. soil. 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