The FBI is “particularly concerned” about violent threats to the Jewish community as Passover approaches. The weeklong celebration begins on Monday.
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed his concern to a group of nationwide security officials at an event hosted by the Secure Community Network on Wednesday. SCN is a Jewish nonprofit safety and training organization.
“We at the bureau remain particularly concerned that lone actors could target large gatherings, high-profile events, or symbolic or religious locations for violence — particularly a concern, of course, as we look to the start of Passover on Monday evening,” Wray warned.
Wray’s comments come during an all-time high spike in antisemitic incidents in the United States. The Anti-Defamation League released an audit on Tuesday revealing an uptick in incidents since Hamas launched its surprise attack against Israel…
