A 71-year-old man in Illinois was charged with a hate crime after allegedly stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy to death and seriously injuring a 32-year-old woman, both targeted due to their Islamic faith amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Muslim civil liberties organization highlighted a disturbing rise in hate incidents. The accused, Joseph M. Czuba, faces charges of first-degree murder and hate crimes. The FBI, along with Jewish and Muslim groups, is addressing the surge in threats. The tragic incident underscores the need for heightened vigilance against hate in the wake of international conflicts.