{"id":702,"date":"2023-11-14T08:16:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T08:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b.thechinhillpost.com\/?p=702"},"modified":"2023-11-14T08:16:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T08:16:03","slug":"u-s-on-high-alert-for-lone-wolf-terror-attacks-amid-israel-hamas-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/b.thechinhillpost.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/14\/u-s-on-high-alert-for-lone-wolf-terror-attacks-amid-israel-hamas-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. on High Alert for &#8216;Lone Wolf&#8217; Terror Attacks Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on, U.S. authorities are on high alert for potential &#8216;lone wolf&#8217; terror attacks on American soil. Let&#8217;s delve into the details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Israel continues its battle against the Hamas terror group, the United States has not been immune to the consequences. There&#8217;s a growing concern about the potential for &#8216;lone wolf&#8217; terror attacks within the country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last month, FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the elevated terror threats during a congressional hearing. These threats have gained prominence amidst protests and debates surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wray emphasized that the Middle East conflict has further heightened the risk of terror attacks against Americans within the United States.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Homeland security expert James J. Carafano from the Heritage Foundation has stressed the importance of prioritizing law enforcement over politics in addressing this issue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carafano pointed out that there has been a recent focus on right-wing extremism as the major domestic threat, which he believes is not supported by the evidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro has highlighted the potential risk posed by U.S.-based Hamas sympathizers, who could be susceptible to radicalization and become &#8216;lone wolf&#8217; attackers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s crucial to note that &#8216;lone wolf&#8217; attacks are not unique to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Such incidents have occurred in the past, often with missed warning signs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the situation unfolds, vigilance and awareness remain paramount. We&#8217;ll continue to monitor this evolving story and provide updates as they become available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the Israel-Hamas conflict rages on, U.S. authorities are on high alert for potential &#8216;lone wolf&#8217; terror attacks on American soil. 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