Federal Agencies Warn of Potential Violence on First Anniversary of Hamas Attack on Israel

“Over the past year, we have observed violent extremist activity and hate crimes in the United States linked to the conflict,” the FBI and DHS said.

The FBI headquarters in Washington on Aug. 12, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a statement warning of potential violence on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by the Hamas terrorist group.

The anniversary of the attack that ignited the ongoing Israel–Hamas conflict could be a “motivating factor” for extremists to commit hate crimes and threaten public safety.