Nation on High Alert After 2 Terrorist Attacks

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By Amber Ginter, Crosswalk.com

In the last week, our nation has experienced 2 homegrown terrorist attacks: 1 in Texas and another in New York. As federal authorities warn that more attacks may be in the future, we’re all on high alert. When will the next strike take place?

After Saturday’s attempted bombing in New York, near the mayor’s home, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch believes this was a confirmed and attempted terrorist attack:

“As alleged, both defendants have admitted that they acted on Saturday because of ISIS," she said.

Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, added that the two suspects, Amir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, came to New York from PA with the intent to declare terrorism as an act against anti-Islam protests.

“There is video of these individuals throwing two devices towards the protest," Mamdani noted. "The police department has determined that these were improvised explosive devices made to injure, maim, or worse."

Since being taken into custody at the scene of the crime, Police Commissioner Tisch confirmed that the devices found on the two suspects were indeed IEDs, improvised explosive devices, that could have caused serious injury or death. Further analysis even revealed that one of the IEDs contained triacetone triperoxide, known as TATP. TATP is a “highly volatile homemade explosive that has been used in IED attacks around the world. Our bomb squad then rendered safe both devices,” said Tisch.

In response to the attacks, New York police have increased protection across the state and deployed over 1,000 National Guard members for ample security. The NY Times suggests that the attacks seem to be a direct response to President Trump’s orders with the Defense Department in November to “prepare to intervene militarily in the West African nation, citing a need to protect Christians from Islamic militants.”

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Amber Ginter is a teacher-turned-author who loves Jesus, her husband Ben, and granola. Growing up Amber looked for faith and mental health resources and found none. Today, she offers hope for young Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond simply reading your Bible and praying more. Because you can love Jesus and still suffer from anxiety. You can download her top faith and mental health resources for free to help navigate books, podcasts, videos, and influencers from a faith lens perspective. Visit her website at amberginter.com.