FBI Statement on Arrest in Israel in Connection with Threats to Jewish Organizations

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FBI Statement on Arrest in Israel in Connection with Threats to Jewish Organizations

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on March 23, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

FBI Statement on Arrest in Israel in Connection with Threats to Jewish Organizations

Early this morning in Israel, the FBI and Israeli National Police worked jointly to locate and arrest the individual suspected for threats to Jewish organizations across the United States and in other parts of the world. The FBI commends the great work of the Israeli National Police in this investigation.

Investigating hate crimes is a top priority for the FBI, and we will continue to work to make sure all races and religions feel safe in their communities and in their places of worship. At this time, we cannot provide additional information on the investigation.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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