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Hezbollah-Inspired Terror
The FBI declared the attack a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.
“The attack was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, the FBI says”
Ghazali, a naturalized US citizen from Lebanon, rammed his truck into Temple Israel.
He exchanged fire with security guards before killing himself.
Ghazali sent videos to his sister saying he wanted to kill as many as possible.
Extensive Pre-Attack Planning
Ghazali's online activity showed searches for pro-Hezbollah channels.
He purchased an AR-style rifle, magazines, ammunition, and explosives.
He started a Facebook album entitled vengeance.
Family Hezbollah Ties
Ghazali's two brothers remained in Lebanon as members of Hezbollah's rocket unit.
“His two brothers stayed behind in Lebanon and were members of Hezbollah's rocket unit”
They were killed in a March 5 drone strike.
His ex-wife called police warning he seemed distraught.
Legal and Community Response
Gorgon said Ghazali committed the terrorism crime of providing material support to Hezbollah.
The Jewish Federation of Detroit praised the FBI.
More than 150 children and staff were present; no one else was killed.