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- European terror attacks alarm US intelligence: NYPD (newsbreak.com)
U.S. intelligence and law enforcement are on high alert following two separate terrorist incidents in Europe last weekend, as detailed in a briefing by the New York Police Department, sourced by ABC News. The incidents, although not linked, highlight a heightened and complex risk of terrorism and targeted violence in the U.S., focusing on the challenges posed by simple, low-tech methods aimed at soft targets, including crowds and religious sites.
The referenced attacks involved a fatal stabbing at a German music festival and a firebombing at a French synagogue. In Germany, an individual with a knife attacked festival-goers on August 23, resulting in three deaths and multiple injuries. ISIS has claimed the attack, with a 15-year-old boy arrested in connection, although his direct ties to ISIS are not clear.
In France, an arson attack targeted a synagogue on August 24. The assailant set two cars on fire, one of which exploded due to a gas bottle inside, injuring a police officer. The attacker was apprehended following an exchange of gunfire with the police.
According to the NYPD briefing, these incidents exemplify the varied and evolving threats from extremists, exacerbated by international conflicts such as the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The attacks serve as potential inspiration for future terrorist activities and targeted aggressions, the NYPD cautioned.
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