{"id":2146764,"date":"2024-01-11T16:53:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-officials-becoming-increasingly-concerned-about-hezbollah-striking-inside-united-states-report\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T16:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T21:55:56","slug":"u-s-officials-becoming-increasingly-concerned-about-hezbollah-striking-inside-united-states-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-officials-becoming-increasingly-concerned-about-hezbollah-striking-inside-united-states-report\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. officials growing worried about Hezbollah attacks in America: Report"},"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%2Fu-s-officials-becoming-increasingly-concerned-about-hezbollah-striking-inside-united-states-report%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=2146764&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>U.S. Intelligence Officials Concerned About\u2064 Hezbollah&#8217;s Potential Terrorist Attacks in the U.S.<\/h2>\n<p>According\u200b to U.S. intelligence officials, there is growing alarm over the possibility of Hezbollah,\u2064 an Iranian-backed Islamic terrorist group based in Lebanon, launching attacks within the United States. As tensions escalate in the Middle East \u200dfollowing Hamas&#8217; recent terrorist attack on Israel, concerns are mounting.<\/p>\n<p>Reports\u2064 from Politico indicate \u2063that officials believe Hezbollah, known \u200dfor its extensive arsenal \u2062of rockets and military equipment,\u200b would initially target\u2062 U.S. personnel in the \u2062Middle East.\u2062 However,\u200c there is evidence suggesting that the\u2062 group may also be planning attacks on U.S. soil or against American officials abroad.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Hezbollah&#8217;s\u200d Interest in the Homeland<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The arrests of individuals in the United States allegedly\u200c linked \u200bto Hezbollah&#8217;s\u200c main \u200doverseas terrorist arm, and their intelligence-collection and \u200dprocurement efforts, demonstrate\u200c Hezbollah&#8217;s interest in\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-press-for-classified-briefing-on-irans-assassination-plots\/\" title=\"Lawmakers demand classified briefing on Iran's assassination schemes.\">long-term contingency planning activities<\/a> here in the homeland,&#8221; stated FBI \u200bdirector Chris Wray during a congressional hearing\u2063 in November.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hezbollah&#8217;s significant funding from\u200c Iran, estimated to be\u200d nearly $1 billion annually, gives the group capabilities that surpass other \u200bterrorist organizations in the region. This financial support enables Hezbollah to maintain an extensive network of operatives, some of whom\u200b are \u2064already present within the United States.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Potential Activation of Operatives<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Hezbollah could draw\u2063 on the capability they have&#8230; \u2064to put people \u200d [in] places to \u2062do \u2062something,&#8221; expressed one official to\u2062 Politico. &#8220;It \u200bis something to be worried\u200c about.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Since \u200dOctober 17, Iranian-backed\u2063 terrorist groups have carried out over 127 attacks against U.S.\u2062 forces in the Middle East. The Biden administration&#8217;s\u200c perceived reluctance to respond forcefully has \u2064emboldened \u2064these groups, further exacerbating the threat.<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollah has\u200c a long history of \u200cmajor attacks across the Middle East,\u200d Europe, and South America. In\u200b 1983, they bombed the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, resulting in the deaths of 78 Americans and injuring 120. Just months \u200blater, \u200dthey targeted the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, killing 241 Americans and injuring 70.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u200b TO GET\u2064 THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 What measures are U.S. intelligence agencies and law enforcement\u200d taking to gather information and prevent potential\u200d terrorist attacks by Hezbollah within the United States<\/h2>\n<p><span>  U.S.\u200d soil. This \u200dpotential threat is \u200bcausing U.S. \u200bintelligence officials to raise serious concerns and take necessary precautions.<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollah, which translates to &#8220;Party of Allah,&#8221; was established in the 1980s with the support of Iran&#8217;s Revolutionary Guard Corps. Since its formation, the group has carried out numerous terrorist \u2064attacks around \u2064the world, primarily targeting Israel and Western interests. Hezbollah is well-known for its suicide bombings, kidnappings, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/british-authorities-arrest-suspect-in-1996-manchester-ira-bombing\/\" title=\"British authorities arrest suspect in 1996 Manchester IRA bombing\">guerrilla warfare tactics<\/a>. It has continued to\u200d grow and evolve into a powerful military and political entity within Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p>The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has further heightened tensions in the region. While Hamas \u200cis based \u200cin the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah operates from Lebanon, putting it in \u2064close proximity to U.S. interests\u200b in the\u2062 Middle East. As Hamas launched indiscriminate rocket attacks towards Israeli cities, it is\u2062 feared that Hezbollah might capitalize on this opportunity \u200cto escalate violence and \u200bcarry out attacks \u2064against U.S. targets.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. intelligence officials believe that\u200d Hezbollah has \u2064already established a significant presence \u2064within the United States. They suspect that Hezbollah operatives have entered the country through various channels, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-proposing-administrative-abolishment-of-ice-report\/\" title=\"Biden Administration Proposing \u2018Administrative Abolishment\u2019 Of ICE: Report\">including illegal immigration<\/a>, legitimate visas, and naturalization processes. This infiltration raises concerns that the group may be planning attacks on \u200dAmerican soil.<\/p>\n<p>The concern over Hezbollah&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-department-telling-congressional-staff-not-to-direct-people-to-kabul-airport-report\/\" title=\"State Department Telling Congressional Staff Not To Direct People To Kabul Airport: Report\">potential terrorist attacks<\/a> in the U.S. is fueled by \u2062the group&#8217;s capabilities and history of violence. Hezbollah is known for its extensive arsenal of rockets, which it has used in conflicts with Israel. This arsenal, combined \u2063with \u2064its experience in conducting asymmetric warfare, makes Hezbollah a\u200c formidable adversary. \u2062U.S. intelligence officials fear that if Hezbollah were to\u200c launch attacks within the United States, the consequences could be devastating.<\/p>\n<p>To counter this threat,\u2063 U.S. intelligence\u2064 agencies \u200dare working diligently to gather information on Hezbollah&#8217;s activities and plans.\u200d They are closely monitoring\u2064 the group&#8217;s networks, both in the Middle East and within the United States.\u2062 Additionally, U.S. law enforcement agencies are enhancing their efforts to prevent potential attacks and apprehend individuals with ties to\u200b Hezbollah.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 U.S. government is also \u2063engaged\u200d in diplomatic efforts to address the situation. The Biden administration has expressed support for Israel&#8217;s \u2062right to defend itself\u2064 against attacks from Hamas and has\u2062 condemned Hezbollah&#8217;s actions. Efforts\u2062 are being\u2063 made to strengthen alliances in the region and cooperate with international partners to\u2062 counter the threat \u200bposed by Hezbollah.<\/p>\n<p>While the concern over Hezbollah&#8217;s potential terrorist attacks in the U.S. is legitimate, it is important to \u200bnote that U.S. intelligence officials are\u2062 constantly working to improve their capabilities and prevent such attacks. The intelligence community is employing advanced surveillance techniques, intelligence\u200c sharing, and international\u2064 collaboration to stay one step ahead of terrorist organizations like Hezbollah.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 conclusion, U.S. intelligence officials are rightfully concerned about\u2063 the possibility of Hezbollah launching terrorist attacks within the United States. The group&#8217;s\u200c close proximity to U.S.\u200b interests in\u2062 the Middle East, coupled with its capabilities and history, make it a potential threat. However, the U.S. government is actively working to counter this threat\u200d through \u200bincreased intelligence gathering, law enforcement efforts, and \u2064diplomatic engagement. By remaining vigilant and proactive, the United\u2064 States aims to prevent any potential attacks \u2064and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. intel officials fear Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed terrorist group in Lebanon, may strike the U.S. amid escalating Middle East tensions. Politico states that officials are alarmed after Hamas&#8217; attack on Israel on October 7. Concerns grow as Hezbollah is believed to possess the capability to carry out terrorist acts within the U.S. homeland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2146765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2146764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2146764"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146764\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2146765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2146764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2146764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2146764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}