Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home
Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.
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Notable Quotes
"a plot against my life was about to take place"
— Nerdeen Kiswani , Activist
"This NYPD investigation uncovered an alleged plot by Alexander Heifler to carry out a violent attack against Nerdeen Kiswani."
— Jessica Tisch , Executive
"attempted to blow up the home of Nerdeen Kiswani in a chilling act of political violence and an apparent assassination plot"
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
"I feel very blessed that they were able to thwart this, but it’s something that is a constant possibility for people who speak up on behalf of Palestine."
— Nerdeen Kiswani , Activist
"Let me be clear: We will not tolerate violent extremism in our city."
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
Key People
Heifler is described by police as an extremist with no criminal record.
Jessica Tisch is the Police Commissioner of New York City.
Kiswani is a co-founder of Within Our Lifetime, a pro-Palestinian organization in New York City.
Mayor of New York City.
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Agents found eight Molotov cocktails in the man's Hoboken home, according to court documents.
An undercover NYPD operation thwarted a plot to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Alexander Heifler, 26, of Hoboken, New Jersey, was arrested while preparing Molotov cocktails intended for the attack. Heifler is alleged to be a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a Jewish extremist group. He faces charges carrying up to 10 years in prison. Kiswani stated she would continue her activism despite the threat.
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