The U.S. is on high alert for possible attacks on American Jewish communities one year after Hamas staged the largest attack on Jews since the Holocaust.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security and FBI on Friday warned that the grim milestone since the Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel could motivate some people to engage in violence within the United States.
In a public service announcement, federal authorities said the anniversary may motivate extremists and others to engage in hate crimes and provoke violence.
“Over the past year, we have observed violent extremist activity and hate crimes in the United States linked to the conflict,” the PSA states. “Jewish, Muslim, or Arab institutions—including synagogues, mosques/Islamic centers, and community centers—and large public gatherings, such as memorials, vigils, or other lawful demonstrations, present attractive targets for violent attacks or for hoax threats by a variety of threat actors, including violent…