When Hamas will attack America

Overview

Hamas is a Palestinian political and military organization that has been designated as a terrorist group by several countries, including the United States. Its charter calls for the establishment of an Islamic Palestinian state in place of Israel and rejects all agreements made between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Israel. Hamas has a military wing known as the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades that has conducted many anti-Israel attacks since the 1990s[3].

Recent Attacks

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, which resulted in the death of more than 1,300 people, including at least 32 American citizens[2]. This attack was planned with the help of Iranian security officials[1]. The attack was unprecedented in its scale and devastation, leaving more than 500 dead, thousands wounded, and scores taken hostage back inside Gaza[4].

Threat to America

While Hamas has been involved in numerous attacks against Israel, there is currently no specific information or credible intelligence suggesting an imminent Hamas attack on America. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stated that the U.S. remains in a heightened threat environment and has seen an increase in reports of threats against Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and institutions[11]. However, these threats are not specifically linked to Hamas.

U.S. Response

The United States unequivocally condemns the appalling attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel. President Biden has stated that there is no higher priority for him than the safety of Americans held hostage[2]. The U.S. government is pursuing every avenue to bring their loved ones home[2]. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is also responding to the attacks and continues efforts to deter the spread of the Israel-Hamas war[5].

Conclusion

While the threat of a Hamas attack on American soil cannot be completely ruled out, it is important to note that the U.S. has robust security measures and intelligence capabilities in place to prevent and respond to any such threats. The U.S. government, along with its international partners, continues to monitor the situation closely and is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens both at home and abroad.

Citations:
[1] Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks – WSJ https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-hamas-strike-planning-bbe07b25
[2] Remarks by President Biden on the United States’ Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine | The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/10/20/remarks-by-president-biden-on-the-unites-states-response-to-hamass-terrorist-attacks-against-israel-and-russias-ongoing-brutal-war-against-ukraine/
[3] terrorist group Hamas – National Counterterrorism Center | Groups https://www.dni.gov/nctc/groups/hamas.html
[4] The New Middle East: Hamas Attack, Israel at War, and U.S. Policy https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/new-middle-east-hamas-attack-israel-war-and-us-policy
[5] DOD Responds to Attacks, Continues Efforts to Deter Spread of Israel-Hamas War https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3563298/dod-responds-to-attacks-continues-efforts-to-deter-spread-of-israel-hamas-war/
[6] What Is Hamas? | Council on Foreign Relations https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-hamas
[7] How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack – Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-israel-was-duped-hamas-planned-devastating-assault-2023-10-08/
[8] After Hamas Attacks, Terror Threats Are on the Rise – Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/23/israel-hamas-war-terrorism-attack-intelligence-afghanistan-taliban/
[9] Israel’s Ground War Against Hamas: What to Know | Council on Foreign Relations https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/israels-ground-war-against-hamas-what-know
[10] Israel-Hamas Conflict: Latest Updates – United States Department of State https://www.state.gov/israel-hamas-conflict-latest-updates/
[11] DHS Statement on Israel-Hamas Conflict – Homeland Security https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/10/18/dhs-statement-israel-hamas-conflict
[12] Israel-Hamas war live: Israeli bombardment turns Gaza into ‘ball of fire’ – Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/28/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-bombings-intensify-as-gaza-goes-dark
[13] WATCH: U.S. developing plans to evacuate Americans from Middle East if Israel-Hamas war spreads | PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-u-s-developing-plans-to-evacuate-americans-from-middle-east-if-israel-hamas-war-spreads
[14] Designating Hamas Operatives and Financial Facilitators – State Department https://www.state.gov/designating-hamas-operatives-and-financial-facilitators/
[15] What to know about Hamas’ military capabilities – Axios https://www.axios.com/2023/10/21/palestine-hamas-military-power
[16] Israel-Hamas conflict: Timeline and key developments – ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/International/timeline-surprise-rocket-attack-hamas-israel/story?id=103816006
[17] Assessing U.S. threats amid Israel-Hamas war – YouTube https://youtube.com/watch?v=ItQhqN0u2aE
[18] Amid Increasingly Dire Humanitarian Situation in Gaza, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Hamas Attacks Cannot Justify Collective Punishment of Palestinian People | UN Press https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15462.doc.htm
[19] Live Updates | Current US assessment is Israel ‘not responsible’ for Gaza hospital blast, White House says | AP News https://apnews.com/live/israel-hamas-war-live-updates
[20] US Attorney General Garland warns of rise in threats tied to Israel-Hamas war | Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-attorney-general-garland-warns-rise-threats-tied-israel-hamas-war-2023-10-19/
[21] Israel-Gaza updates: Israeli forces preparing for ‘wide range of offensive plans’ – ABC News

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