Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual American and German citizen, was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York after allegedly attempting to firebomb a U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, Israel. Detained in Israel on May 19 following a confrontation with a security guard, Neumayer left behind a backpack containing three improvised incendiary devices, known as Molotov cocktails. The Department of Justice reported that he had made violent threats on social media, including calls to destroy the embassy and assassinate President Donald Trump.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the Department of Justice would pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, condemning Neumayer’s violent behavior. FBI Director Kash Patel echoed these sentiments, stating that such actions would not be tolerated domestically or internationally. Following his detainment in Israel, Neumayer was deported to the U.S., where he now faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
His arrest came shortly after the shooting deaths of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in Washington during an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the shooting as a “horrifying antisemitic murder,” highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence surrounding these incidents. As the story develops, updates are expected.
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