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FBI Labels Attack Terrorism
Federal officials designated the attack as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.
“He committed the terrorism crime of providing material support to Hezbollah”
Ghazali rammed a truck loaded with explosives and weapons into a large Jewish congregation.
He shot himself after exchanging gunfire with security guards.
The FBI said he was motivated and inspired by Hezbollah's militant ideology.
Ghazali's Hezbollah Ties
Ghazali was naturalized in 2016.
His two brothers were active Hezbollah fighters.
They were killed in an Israeli drone strike five days before the attack.
He recorded videos expressing his intent to become a martyr.
Evidence and Investigation
Investigators recovered Ghazali's phone and materials from the truck.
“Ghazali's Hezbollah-inspired internet searches dated back two months”
The FBI conducted over 100 interviews.
His internet searches dated back two months.
Legal and Security Responses
Ghazali committed the crime of providing material support to Hezbollah.
Police ramped up security at synagogues.
Presidential candidates condemned the attack.