New York Police, in cooperation with US federal authorities, announced their success in thwarting an imminent criminal plot that targeted the life of American activist of Palestinian origin, Nerdeen Kiswani. This announcement came after the arrest of a young man from New Jersey, in whose home a miniature arsenal of ready-to-detonate incendiary bombs was found, preventing a certain catastrophe.
Security sources explained that the accused is named Alexander Haifley, 26 years old, and was arrested on Thursday evening in the city of Hoboken. An undercover investigator managed to infiltrate digital communication groups that the accused was using to discuss methods of manufacturing incendiary bottles and identify his potential targets, which led security agencies to act quickly before the attack was carried out.
The criminal complaint filed against Haifley indicates that since last February, he began planning to manufacture 'Molotov' bombs under the pretext of self-defense, but investigations proved his intention to direct these explosives towards an address he believed to be the residence of activist Kiswani. The documents also revealed that the accused intended to flee outside the United States immediately after committing his crime, as he modified his travel dates to fit the plan.
For his part, the Federal Prosecutor for the State of New Jersey, Robert Fraser, praised the high coordination between the New York Police and federal agencies, which led to neutralizing this dangerous threat. The accused is scheduled to appear before a federal court in Newark to face heavy charges related to the possession and manufacture of illegal explosive materials intended to harm lives and property.
In her first reaction, Nerdeen Kiswani, who leads the protest group 'Within Our Lifetime,' confirmed that FBI agents contacted her to inform her of the seriousness of the situation she was about to face. Kiswani stressed that these threats will not deter her from continuing her political and human rights activities in support of the Palestinian cause, considering that her voice will remain loud despite attempts at intimidation.
Kiswani is one of the most prominent Palestinian figures in New York who leads demonstrations condemning the occupation, which has exposed her to widespread incitement campaigns by pro-Israel groups accusing her of anti-Semitism. The activist rejects these accusations outright, asserting that her criticisms are directed directly at Israeli policies and state structures, not at any religious or ethnic group.
It is worth noting that this threat comes in the context of legal and field pressures exerted by Kiswani, as she recently filed a lawsuit against the 'Betar USA' organization, accusing it of inciting her persecution and offering financial rewards to those who track her. Judicial authorities in New York had previously forced the aforementioned organization to cease activities described as widespread persecution against activists opposed to Israeli policies.
The FBI informed me that a plot against my life was about to happen, and I will not stop speaking out for the Palestinian people.
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Assassination attempt targeting Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani in New York thwarted