Muslim Group Relocates Annual Banquet Due to Bomb and Death Threats
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has decided to relocate its annual banquet in Arlington, Virginia, due to bomb and death threats received by the hotel where the event was scheduled to take place. The threats are believed to be linked to CAIR's concern for Palestinians affected by the Israel-Hamas war. CAIR will move the banquet to an undisclosed location with heightened security. A separate banquet planned for Maryland has also been canceled. CAIR has condemned the threats and is urging members of Congress to promote a ceasefire in Gaza. Law enforcement officials in the U.S. have expressed concerns about potential violence inspired by the conflict.