Foreign militant outfit may attack West and the US inspired by

Washington: Inspired by the terrorist attack carried out by Hamas in Israel, terrorist organisations and extremist groups can carry out terrorist attacks in the United States, warned Christopher Ray, head of the US agency ‘FBI’. The head of the FBI indicated that along with the United States, other Western countries can also be targeted. During this time, Ray realised that for the first time after the formation of the ‘Caliphate’ by the IS, the threat of terrorist attacks had increased significantly.

Moreover, after the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel, pro-Palestine groups around the world have come out on the streets and are seen supporting the actions of Hamas. After Israel started the war against Hamas, Palestinian supporters have become more aggressive and are targeting those who support Israel. Those supporting Israel, along with Jews, are being threatened and there have been incidents of attacks and confrontations.

On this background, Christopher Ray, head of the main US intelligence agency ‘FBI’, drew the attention of US Congress towards the increasing threat in the country. The number of Jews in the United States is about two and a half per cent. However, by saying that the number of hate crimes against them is more than 60 per cent, Ray clearly noted the plight of the Jews. Its quantity has increased more after the Israel-Hamas war and the security of Jewish places of worship, educational institutions and industries had to be increased, the FBI chief said.

Furthermore, former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal has instigated Arab-Islamic countries and Palestinian supporters around the world to expand the scope of the conflict against Israel. After this, some terrorist organisations in the Middle East declared support for Hamas and threatened to attack the interests of Israel and the countries supporting it. The United States has so far openly taken Israel’s side in the Israel-Hamas war and also dispatched two of its aircraft carriers. The US State and Defense Secretaries have also testified about cooperation by visiting Israel.

Given this, the possibility of terrorist and extremist groups targeting the United States has increased. FBI chief Christopher Ray has indicated this in clear words. Meanwhile, he mentioned the threat of terrorism that has emerged after the formation of the caliphate by the IS. ‘The increasing threat of terrorist attacks is a matter of concern. We are in dangerous times’, warned the FBI chief.

The US administration has warned of taking action against individuals and groups supporting Hamas and spreading hatred against Jews. If any foreign national is found doing such a thing, indications have also been given to expel him. Also, action will be taken considering ‘hate crime’ as a national-level threat, the head of the ‘FBI’ explicitly stated this in the US Congress.

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