FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress Tuesday that Hamas' terror attacks on Israel could motivate threats similar to those posed by ISIS in years past
Washington — , according to law enforcement assessments, but he cautioned there is no indication Hamas itself intends to or has the capacity to conduct attacks in the U.S. 'We assess that the actions of Hamas and its allies will serve as an inspiration, the likes of which we haven't seen since
launched its so-called caliphate several years ago. In just the past few weeks, multiple foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans and the West,' Wray told the Senate's Homeland Security Committee during a hearing on worldwide threats.
and al Qaeda have also issued calls to action, Wray said. 'We're keeping a close eye on what impact recent events may have on those groups' intentions here in the United States, and how those intentions might evolve,' Wray said. Law enforcement officials say they have not yet encountered any specific credible threats against Americans on U.S. soil, but remain vigilant.
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