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This infiltration could lead to "October 7" style attacks inside the US, referring to highly coordinated and devastating operations similar to the October 7 assault on Israel, which overwhelmed security and caused widespread institutional paralysis.
Strategic Consequences and Hard Choices
The ultimate concern is that such a layered crisis, with simultaneous conflicts abroad and internal threats, would force the US and NATO into difficult, high-stakes decisions. The internal paralysis caused by terror attacks or sabotage could significantly complicate military and political responses, leading to hesitation, indecision, or strategic overreach.