FBI agents 'lack skills to fight Islamic terror'

FBI counter-terrorism agents lack the language skills and cultural understanding needed to succeed, a high-profile whistleblower claims.

FBI agents 'lack skills to fight Islamic terror'

FBI counter-terrorism agents lack the language skills and cultural understanding needed to succeed, a high-profile whistleblower claims.

Bassem Youssef, a decorated FBI supervisor who was born in Egypt and speaks fluent Arabic, also said jealousy, discrimination and flawed directives hindered the bureau’s attempts to fight terrorism.

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