Tensions Over F.B.I.'s Work on Hamas Case Spill Into the Open
Briefly

The Justice Department's demand for names of F.B.I. personnel involved in Capitol riot investigations parallels a similar inquiry into Hamas. This has raised questions about the motives behind the request from acting deputy, Emil Bove III. The situation highlights ongoing conflicts between the Washington F.B.I. office and Manhattan prosecutors, particularly regarding jurisdiction over terrorism cases. Following the Hamas attacks on Israel that killed and kidnapped many Americans, the Justice Department is reassessing the FBI's responsiveness and actions in these investigations, escalating tensions within the bureau.
The Justice Department is investigating why F.B.I. agents in Washington resisted efforts to progress the Hamas investigation, amid rising scrutiny and internal disputes.
The F.B.I.'s Washington field office and Manhattan prosecutors have clashed over jurisdiction, exacerbating tensions and public disputes surrounding ongoing investigations into terrorism.
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