FBI: U.S. Airstrikes Are Boosting Support For The Islamic State

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, (C), FBI Director James Comey (L) and National Counterterrorism Center Director Matthew Olson (R) chat before testifying at a House Homeland Security hearing in Washington September 17, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Cameron

U.S. Airstrikes Boost Islamic State, More Hostages Possible: FBI -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Support for Islamic State increased after U.S. airstrikes began in Iraq and the militant group may take more hostages to try to force concessions from Washington, the FBI director told Congress on Wednesday.

Islamic State is "committed to instilling fear and attracting recruits" and to drawing public attention, as shown through its use of social media and in videos it released of the beheadings of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, said FBI Director James Comey.

"ISIL's widespread use of social media and growing online support intensified following the commencement of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq," Comey, using an acronym for the group, said in prepared testimony for a congressional hearing on threats to the U.S. homeland.

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My Comment: The FBI is responsible for internal security .... I guess they are getting worried from all of the communications traffic that they are listening to, and from what their informers are saying.