On Sunday, Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual citizen of the US and Germany, was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport for allegedly attempting to firebomb the US embassy in Tel Aviv, according to the Justice Department. Neumayer was deported from Israel after being caught with Molotov cocktails intended for the embassy. Officials stated the suspect displayed aggressive behavior towards an embassy guard and had made violent threats on social media regarding the embassy and former President Trump.
US Citizen Arrested After Alleged Attempt to Firebomb Embassy in Israel
US Citizen Arrested After Alleged Attempt to Firebomb Embassy in Israel
A dual national is apprehended for planning an attack on the US embassy, stirring international tensions.
The arrest follows a tragic incident in Washington, D.C., where a gunman killed two Israeli embassy employees at a Jewish museum. Justice Department officials revealed that Neumayer had previously traveled to Israel in April and made threatening social media posts, expressing intentions to "burn down" the embassy and calling for violence against Americans. He is now facing serious charges that could lead to up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Meanwhile, memorial arrangements for the victims of the D.C. shooting are being made as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem prepares to attend a tribute in Israel.
