FBI director warns of increase in terror threats

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Monday, October 16, 2023 1/ FBI director warns of increase in terror threats amid Israel-Hamas war FBI Director Christoper Wray has warned of an increase in terror threats to the US amid the Israel-Hamas war.   Speaking at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in San Diego, California, on Sunday, Mr Wray warned of the increased risk of "lone actors" carrying out terror attacks in the US in the vein of those carried out by Hamas in Israel.   "In this heightened environment, there's no question we're seeing an increase in reported threats, especially for lone actors who may take inspiration from recent events to commit violence of their own," he said.   It comes after a six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was stabbed to death in a Chicago suburb in what police say was an anti-Muslim hate crime linked to the Israel-Hamas war.   Read the full article here 2/ Jim Jordan tries to win over GOP to become next House speaker Jim Jordan is facing an uphill climb to secure the 217 votes needed 3/ Biden condemns hate crime killing of Palestinian boy in Chicago Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was stabbed 26 times 'for being Muslim' 4/  Republicans say deal with Democrats may be needed to elect Speaker Mr Turner said Democrats 'rejected bipartisanship' by refusing to vote to keep Mr McCarthy as House Speaker 5/  College dean's former students say her legacy is bigger than her death Those who knew Honoree Fleming were left shocked and heartbroken by her tragic passing THE BIG QUESTION How did top cyclist's alleged killer evade bungling officials for seven weeks? Kaitlin Armstrong was freed by Austin police despite being a suspect in the murder of Moriah Wilson. Forty-three days later, US Marshals finally tracked her down more than 2,000 miles away in Costa Rica.   Bevan Hurley examines why it took so long to find her. Watch / Angry hippo attacks wildlife photographers on safari NUMBER OF THE DAY 26 A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was stabbed 26 times in a fatal attack by his landlord. Police say he and his mother were 'targeted' due to their Muslim faith. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "We're the United States of America for God's sake. The most powerful nation in the history of the world." Joe Biden has strongly insisted that the US can back two wars in Israel and Ukraine at the same time as the conflict in the Middle East continues to deepen. Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Trump judge to hear arguments about Jan 6 trial gag order Number of American hostages held in Gaza is unknown Biden says Hamas must be eliminated but supports two-state solution Guy Walters: Seven days that shook the world: how the horror of Hamas – and Israel's revenge – unfolded The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy