"Portland Police Heighten Vigilance for 'Global Day of Jihad' Threat"
Portland Police are taking seriously a call for a "Global Day of Jihad" issued by former Hamas leader Khaled Marshal, urging Muslims worldwide to protest against Israel on October 13. While there is no specific threat to Portland, law enforcement officials are warning the public to be vigilant and are prepared to allocate resources if needed. Other law enforcement agencies across the country, including the NYPD and LAPD, are also increasing patrols and presence in anticipation of potential violence. The FBI has addressed the potential for attacks in the US following Hamas attacks in Israel, emphasizing the commitment of foreign terrorist organizations to target Americans.