by Hannah Knowles | KOMO News Reporter Thu, October 12th 2023
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle FBI and the Seattle Police Department (SPD) are monitoring local demonstrations that could develop Friday amid global calls for protests.
According to ABC News, former Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal called for protests across the Muslim world on Friday in support of Palestinians. The message has since been amplified on social media by calls for a day of “resistance on behalf of the people of Gaza.”
We are aware of the statements and are actively monitoring any developments within the city,” a spokesperson for the SPD said. “If needed, we will allocate resources to any potential concerns.”
In a statement to KOMO News, FBI Seattle made these comments:
The FBI is aware of open-source reports about calls for global action on Friday, October 13th that may lead to demonstrations in communities throughout the United States. FBI Seattle is working closely with our law enforcement partners in Washington to share information and identify and disrupt any threats that may emerge.
As always, we take seriously any tips or leads we receive regarding potential threats and investigate them rigorously to determine their credibility. The FBI encourages members of the public to remain vigilant and report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.
