CAIR Banquet Canceled Amid Bomb Threats

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has canceled its annual banquet after receiving bomb threats from extremists who opposed CAIR's support for Palestinian human rights. The Crystal Gateway Marriott hotel, where the event was scheduled to take place, decided to cancel due to the specific and credible nature of the threats. CAIR and Marriott have expressed their commitment to inclusivity and safety, and CAIR plans to hold the banquet at an undisclosed alternate location with heightened security. The incident highlights the surge in Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian sentiment in the United States amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.