US FBI Director Raises Alarm as Antisemitism Surges to Unprecedented Heights

FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a warning about the increasing levels of antisemitism in the United States. During a hearing with a senate panel, Wray revealed that 60% of religious-based hate crimes are directed towards the Jewish community. He noted that this figure likely rose due to the ongoing violence in Gaza. The UK, France, and other countries have also reported a significant surge in antisemitic incidents. Wray described the situation as reaching historic levels and emphasized the need for vigilance without causing panic. Authorities in New York questioned an individual after threats were made against Jewish students at Cornell University. The Biden administration announced increased efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate speech on college campuses. Wray highlighted specific examples of the threat faced by the Jewish community, including a man arrested in Texas for planning to build a bomb and expressing support for killing Jews. He also mentioned another man who was arrested in Illinois for the murder of a young Muslim boy. Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas provided an analysis of the overall security threat faced by the United States during the ongoing conflict. Wray expressed concern that the recent Hamas attack on October 7th could inspire extremists, comparing it to the impact of ISIS launching its caliphate.