The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a chilling warning about potential threats to large Fourth of July celebrations. According to a bulletin issued by the security agencies New York City’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration could face security threats from extremist actors, including lone attackers and terrorist sympathizers, as tensions remain high following The bulletins are frequently issued in advance of major U.S. holidays out of an abundance of caution and concern that operatives may exploit the timing to generate greater attention, reported USA Today. Local and federal agencies throughout the nation are likely gearing up for possible threats during the Fourth of July celebrations next weekend amid ongoing tensions between the United States and the Middle East, as suggested by a former U.S. Secret Service agent. San Francisco police have canceled discretionary time off and will have all available officers working on the Fourth of July to ensure safety during the celebrations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on Wednesday about large Fourth of July celebrations as "attractive" targets for lone offenders and small groups of terrorists or other bad actors. ABC News obtained a bulletin that warns the public about lone Authorities are reportedly concerned about the potential threat of lone wolf and “copycat” attacks impacting Fourth of July celebrations in New York and San Francisco, including “violent Heart-attack deaths: Biocon founder disapproves of CM Siddaramaiah doubting Covid vaccine As Starlink prepares for India entry, US-based Viasat expands satellite services with BSNL: Report NITI Aayog lays out blueprint for chemical sector to enhance India’s global competitiveness 'Cheap, chaotic': Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's star-studded $50m wedding faces massive backlash CII President bats With America’s Independence Day approaching, alerts have been issued by federal authorities over lone actors perpetrating attacks in New York and other places which has become the biggest terrorist threat to July 4 festivities. In a joint bulletin issued last month by the FBI, the Department of Frequently Asked Questions About July 4th Security. What Is A “Lone Wolf” Actor? A Lone Wolf Actor Is An Individual Who Acts Alone,Inspired By Extremist Ideologies Or Personal Grievances. Why Are Fourth Of July Celebrations A potential Target? Large Public Gatherings Present Opportunities For Mass Casualty Attacks. Intelligence bulletins sent out ahead of the holiday warn of copycat attacks and homegrown extremists targeting July 4 celebrations in New York City and San Francisco. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Fireworks during the Macy's Fourth of July celebration in New York, U.S., on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Macys annual fireworks display returned to its usual grand scale The advisory comes amid fresh memories of past attacks — including the deadly January 1 vehicle-ramming in New Orleans that killed 14. "We are concerned about the potential threat of copycat attacks inspired by the 2025 New Year’s Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans and continued FTO (foreign terrorist organization) messaging calling for attacks against Western targets," the bulletin Fourth of July terrorist’s Facebook page had anti-France posts shortly after Paris concert attack: Abdur Raheem Rafeeq -- the man suspected in a thwarted Fourth of July attack in downtown Cleveland -- posted two anti-France images on Facebook just nine days after a series of terrorist attacks in Paris that left 137 dead. Local and federal authorities prepare for potential threats during Fourth of July celebrations amid tensions between the US and Iran following military strikes on nuclear sites. Fourth of July revelers should be on high alert for possible lone wolf 'attacks' as they celebrate the holiday, the FBI and Homeland Security warned.. The security agencies said solo attackers and Attacks perpetrated by lone actors are the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th festivities in New York City and elsewhere, federal authorities said in a threat assessment obtained by CNN. US on alert as federal warns of ‘lone wolf attack’ ahead of July 4 celebrations Federal authorities said the biggest terrorism threat to July 4th celebrations in New York City and elsewhere was attacks carried out by lone actors. The statement comes after ABC News reported on bulletins outlining concerns of a lone wolf attack on July 4 celebrations, similar to the car-ramming attack that killed 14 people in New Orleans on Intelligence bulletins warn of copycat attacks, homegrown extremists. A lone wolf actor poses the biggest threat to Fourth of July celebrations in New York and San Francisco, according to multiple
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