A Jordanian man, Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, was arrested in Florida for targeting businesses, including an energy facility, that he believed supported Israel. He smashed glass doors and left threatening letters, leading to charges of threatening to use explosives and destruction of an energy facility. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for each threat charge and up to 20 years for destroying the facility. Hnaihen allegedly caused over $700,000 in damage at various businesses and a solar power farm, declaring his intentions to destroy American businesses that support Israel. This incident is part of a larger trend of attacks on energy facilities in the U.S., with recent cases involving plots by individuals with white supremacist ideologies. The Department of Homeland Security has issued warnings about domestic extremists targeting electrical infrastructure since at least 2020, and experts have raised concerns about the vulnerability of the power grid, especially as renewable energy sources like solar and wind are integrated into the system. The lack of a single entity responsible for the entire grid makes it challenging to address these risks effectively. These incidents highlight the ongoing threat posed by domestic extremists to critical infrastructure in the United States.
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