This DAP highlights – ODNI report – Uyghur Genocide and Concentrated Reeducation Camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China / Gate 15’s Weekly Security Sprint EP 89 - Post election texts, terror arrests and threats, and compromised emails / USCIRF hearing – Addressing Entities of Particular Concern: Non-State Actors and Egregious Violations of Religious Freedom. DAP also has More Faith-Based Stories and Select All-Hazard Stories. These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 10 October 2023
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These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against, and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.
FBI Statement on Hamas Attacks in Israel
While the FBI does not have specific and credible intelligence indicating a threat to the United States stemming from the Hamas attacks in Israel, we are closely monitoring unfolding events and will share relevant information with our state, local, federal and international law enforcement, intelligence and homeland security partners to ensure they are prepared for any impacts to public safety. We will not hesitate to adjust our security posture, as appropriate, to protect the American people. We are closely coordinating with our counterparts in the region as well as other international partners. Through our Legal Attaché office in Israel, FBI personnel are working with our partners on the ground to locate and identify any impacted Americans. Reports of deceased, injured, or missing Americans are being treated with the utmost urgency and aggressively investigated. The FBI’s Victim Services Division is coordinating with the Department of State to assist, as necessary, with family engagement.
Analyst Comments:
Across the county, governments are providing additional funds to protect houses of worship and law enforcement agencies are increasing protection of houses of worship especially Jewish facilities. Some examples are below.
- Abbott spends $4M to secure Jewish schools, synagogues, blocks purchase of Gaza goods
- Little Rock Police enhances security around places of worship amid ‘traumatizing’ attacks on Israel
- Palm Springs Police stepping up patrols at synagogues after attacks on Israel
If not already done so, Faith-Based Organizations (FBO) should consider contacting local law enforcement to coordinate more closely during this time of heightened threats. During “normal” levels of threats, FBOs should consider applying for all available non-profit, community, and faith-related grants. FBOs should also consider strengthening their relationship with local and regional law enforcement agencies before an incident or heightened threats.
Past experiences can also help FBOs prepare for today’s threats. A past Israel-Hamas conflict in 2021 increased antisemitic incidents by 75%, as reported in the 2021 article – Antisemitic Incidents Reported to ADL Increase Sharply During Israel-Hamas Conflict. The current hostilities will probably cause many more incidents, over a longer period of time.
If not already a member of FB-ISAO consider joining FB-ISAO and becoming involved with FB-ISAO’s Working Groups and Information Sharing Communities. This is an excellent way to become part of the security solution.
The following resources can help FBOs defend against all types of threats and prepare for attacks.
- FB-ISAO members are sharing additional information on this event as well as information about domestic protests and security coordination activities in FB-ISAO Slack. Join here.
- FEMA: You Are the Help Until Help Arrives
- STOP THE BLEED
- Faith-Based Community | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA with links to multiple resources.
- CISA’s Protective Security Advisors (PSA) Security Advisors
- Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship – Security Guide (cisa.gov)
- Protecting Places of Worship: Six Steps to Enhance Security Against Targeted Violence (cisa.gov)
- Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places-Resources Guide.
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov
- FEMA: Take these 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant
- DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships | FEMA.gov
- Cyber Threats and Advisories | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
As always, FB-ISAO’s website has valuable resources at Resource Library – FB-ISAO (faithbased-isao.org).
Weekly Security Sprint EP 37. Conflict in the Middle East, CISA advisories, lessons learned, and more!
The Gate 15 Security Sprint is a weekly rundown of the week’s notable all-hazards security news, risks and threats and some of the key focus areas for organizations to consider behind the headlines. Gate 15 team members discuss physical security, cybersecurity, natural hazards, health threats and other issues across our environment.
In this week’s Security Sprint, Dave and Andy discuss the war in Israel and other security issues.
The above Gate 15 Weekly Security Sprint website also provides links to many security-related items of interest.
More Faith-Based Stories
19-year-old man accused of planning mass shooting at Okeechobee High School, ‘stabbing spree’ at Miami church and Man accused of threatening mass shooting at high school, stabbing spree at church Investigators said he also had plans to drive to a Miami church and go on a “stabbing spree” and kill another 10 people.
Multiple Utah synagogues receive bomb threats
Salt Lake police confirm no bombs found at Jewish institutions following threats.
South Florida synagogues ramp up security amid conflict in Israel
Church marquee defaced with anti-God graffiti
A place of worship, The Grace Place, has been vandalized
Among American Jews, ‘You See a Lot of Broken Spirits’ After Attacks
US faith groups traveling in Israel:
Alabamians attempt to return home from trips in Israel
A St. Louis-area church group is stuck in Israel after attack
Group of Iowans stuck in Tel Aviv after arriving shortly before attacks against Israel began
Bardstown church group working to come home from Israel amid attacks
Members of Metro Detroit church on religious retreat stuck in Israel following weekend attacks
Tri-Cities residents in Israel amidst surprise Hamas attack: a community’s prayers and concerns
Kentuckians from local churches among those vying to return home from Israel
‘We made it out’: Members of 2 Kenosha churches flee Israel amid war
‘Pray for us’: Fernandina Beach church group trapped in Israel amid armed conflicts
Loganville church groups, Georgia state senator among those in Israel
Christian and interfaith tours to Israel canceled, while some already there are stranded
BYU says students and staff at its Jerusalem Center are safe after rocket attacks stun Israel US citizens living in Israel.
Oklahoma City Muslim Leader Worries For His Family Amid Attack On Israel
‘Treated like a criminal’: Christian teacher fired for refusing to affirm ‘extreme’ LGBT ideology
California governor vetoes bill that would ban caste discrimination
(South Africa) Preacher fatally shot during service; church says ‘faith remains unshaken’
FACT CHECK: Israel did not destroy Greek Orthodox church in Gaza despite social media claims
Select All-Hazards Stories
Fighting escalates in war’s fourth day as Israel ups attacks on Gaza and Hamas vows to kill hostages
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever and Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Gaza as It Plans for All-Out War
Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media
Palestinian Al Quds Brigades claim responsibility for attack at Lebanon-Israel border
What to know as war between Israel and Hamas militants rages on for a fourth day
‘This is our 9/11’: How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack
Statement from President Joe Biden on American Citizens Impacted in Israel
U.S. deploys aircraft carrier group to the Mediterranean in bid to prevent escalation
Major airlines suspend flights to Israel after massive attack by Hamas
Iran Revolutionary Guard says it will confront Israel ‘wherever it feels necessary’
WSJ News Exclusive | Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks and Iran helped plan Hamas attack on Israel, gave green light last week: report and No evidence yet of Iran link to Hamas attack, says Israeli military and Hamas Says Attacks Were Backed by Iran…
Video: CAIR Director Says International Community Must Listen to Palestinian Cries for Freedom
Video: CAIR-NJ Calls on Elected Officials to Support Those Suffering in Gaza
Video: CAIR-CT Says Conflict Stems from Decades of Violence and Oppression Targeting Palestinians
‘Entirely responsible’: 31 Harvard organizations blame Israel for Hamas attack and Pro-Palestinian letter from Harvard students provokes alumni outrage
Times Square Protests Erupt Amid Escalating Israel-Palestine Conflict
Huge crowd chants ‘free Palestine’ at Israeli embassy in London in chaotic scenes
ADL: Support for Hamas Terror at Anti-Israel Rallies Across the U.S.
Car rams into Chinese consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers say
China declares redoubled commitment to mark decade of belt and road
UK National Protective Security Authority: Be Insider Risk Ready
Bolaven Moving Away from the Mariana Islands; Heavy Rainfall Potential For the Plains and Gulf Coast States National Weather Service
‘He’s shooting more people;’ 911 call released for false active shooter threat at Dayton hotel
A Doctored Biden Video Is a Test Case for Facebook’s Deepfake Policies
FTC Data Shows Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social Media Scams Since 2021
ADL: Moderating Content During War: What Online Platforms Should Do Now
X, formerly Twitter, amplifies disinformation amid the Israel-Hamas conflict
Over 17,000 WordPress sites hacked in Balada Injector attacks last month
The Israel-Hamas War Erupts in Digital Chaos; Hacktivism is increasingly a feature of modern kinetic warfare. It’s playing out with particular ferocity in the conflict between Israel and Hamas and Pro-Hamas hackers send fake rocket alerts, knock websites offline
D.C. Board of Elections voter registration data up for sale on dark web (1)
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