Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 12 November 2026

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.

Iran-backed network directed London attacks over FaceTime, US prosecutors say

The report from The Record highlights alleged Iranian-backed efforts to coordinate and carry out international terrorist plots targeting Jewish communities, Israeli-linked interests, and U.S. military installations. U.S. prosecutors allege that an Iran-backed network used FaceTime and other communications to direct attacks in London, including targeting individuals and locations associated with the Jewish community. The investigations point to the use of intermediaries and remote coordination to facilitate attacks while maintaining distance between the individuals directing the operations and those carrying them out.

A newly unsealed U.S. indictment names three alleged operatives connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah. Prosecutors allege the network coordinated nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe between March and September 2026, including arson attacks against synagogues and Jewish institutions, the stabbing of two Jewish men in London, and a planned bombing of a synagogue in Manhattan. The investigation also details an alleged September plot to attack RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. military personnel, involving surveillance, vehicles, fuel, and suspected explosive materials

Analyst Comments: Although the alleged plots represent high-impact potential threats, the likelihood of similar attacks occurring domestically in the United States remains relatively low based on the information currently available. The reported activity has primarily focused on targets in Europe, where geographic proximity and easier access may make operations more feasible than conducting attacks across the Atlantic in the United States. These developments remain noteworthy but do not necessarily indicate an elevated or imminent domestic threat.

• Threats to Jewish communities: Synagogues, religious institutions, and other Jewish-affiliated locations remain potential targets for ideologically motivated attacks.
• Military infrastructure: The alleged targeting of RAF Fairford reinforces concerns surrounding threats to U.S. military personnel and facilities overseas.
• Remote coordination: The use of FaceTime, intermediaries, and coded communications demonstrates how foreign-backed networks can direct operations while limiting direct contact with attackers.
• Domestic security implications: The alleged Manhattan synagogue bombing plot highlights the potential for overseas-directed threats to extend into the United States.

For faith-based organizations, these developments reinforce the importance of maintaining situational awareness, reporting suspicious activity, and reviewing physical security measures, particularly at Jewish institutions and other potentially targeted religious facilities.

Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 10 November

The November 10, 2026, Faith-Based ISAO Daily Awareness Post highlights two primary security concerns affecting faith-based organizations. First, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has closed its Florida operations following a federal court ruling denying its request to block Florida’s designation of the organization as a terrorist threat under House Bill 1471. The ruling has raised concerns regarding civil liberties, First Amendment protections, due process, and the potential operational impacts on nonprofit and faith-based organizations. The legal challenge remains ongoing, and the situation could contribute to increased tensions within Muslim communities and heightened scrutiny of civil rights organizations.

The post also highlights the continued threat of vehicle-ramming attacks at public gatherings, religious services, and other locations with significant pedestrian traffic. A September 2025 Mineta Transportation Institute report identified 83 vehicle-ramming attacks in the United States since 2012, noting that although incidents declined between 2023 and 2025, fatalities increased. Recommended protective measures include vehicle-threat assessments, crash-rated barriers, controlled vehicle access points, improved lighting, clear traffic patterns, and coordination with local authorities and event organizers. These incidents reinforce the importance of incorporating vehicle-based threats into physical security assessments, particularly ahead of holidays and large community gatherings.

The Gate 15 Interview, EP 76. Bridget Johnson’s Threat Perspective, Plus Lafayette, and For the Love of Records

The Gate 15 Interview is a monthly interview between Gate 15’s Founder and Managing Director, Andy Jabbour and guests from throughout the homeland security risk management community addressing a wide range of all-hazards topics and issues.

In this month’s Gate 15 Interview Andy speaks with Bridget, Executive Editor, Threat Beat and Editorial Director, McCrary Institute. Bridget is a veteran journalist, newsroom leader, terrorism analyst, security consultant, and private investigator specializing in online open-source extremist propaganda, recruitment, and training. With extensive experience leading and growing digital and print news operations and deep knowledge of government affairs, she has been a regular on Gate 15’s Nerd Out podcast, has contributed to Gate 15 analysis, and remains a great friend to our Gate 15 team!

Information on other Gate 15 podcasts can be found at Podcasts (gate15.global).