US security officials warn of potential threats surrounding October 7th anniversary

The upcoming one-year anniversary of the deadly terror attack on Israel by Hamas and continued Middle East turmoil could serve as motivators for acts of violence by extremists, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security said in a joint public announcement, Report informs via CNN.

While not identifying any specific or credible threats to the United States, the advisory comes ahead of Monday’s anniversary of the October 7th attack in Israel and calls by foreign terrorist groups for violence against the West, the agencies said.

The advisory also comes as Israel carries out deadly strikes against Hezbollah headquarters in Lebanon, and as it weighs a response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack.

As CNN has reported, police agencies across the country have ramped up patrols around Jewish and Muslim institutions in response to recent Middle East tensions, the upcoming October 7 anniversary, and the Jewish High Holidays.