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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
US-German citizen charged with trying to bomb embassy building in Israel
A dual U.S. and German citizen was arrested in New York for allegedly attempting to firebomb a branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Department of Justice said. Joseph Neumeyer, 28, was arrested by FBI special agents on May 25 at John F. Kennedy International Airport after being deported by Israeli authorities, the Justice Department said in a news release. He was charged with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the U.S. Embassy, according to an unsealed criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York. Neumeyer made an initial court appearance before a federal judge in New York City and was ordered detained, the Justice Department said. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. "This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump's life," Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. "The Department will not tolerate such violence and will prosecute this defendant to the fullest extent of the law." The arrest came just days after the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington, D.C. On the evening of May 21, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were killed after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect in the shooting, Elias Rodriguez, 31, faces federal and local murder charges along with firearms offenses, authorities said on May 22. U.S. and Israeli officials have condemned the shooting, with Deputy FBI Director Don Bongino calling it an "act of targeted violence." In response to the incident, Israeli embassies immediately increased security measures, USA TODAY previously reported. 'Free Mahmoud': Columbia students boo university president at graduation over Palestinian activist arrest Neumeyer arrived in Israel in April, according to the complaint. He then allegedly traveled to the branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv on May 19 with a backpack containing three rudimentary improvised incendiary devices, known as Molotov cocktails, the complaint states. "Without provocation, Neumeyer spit on an Embassy guard as he walked past," the Justice Department said. "Neumeyer managed to break free as the guard attempted to detain him, leaving behind his backpack." Law enforcement officials in Israel searched the backpack, in which they discovered the Molotov cocktails, and later tracked Neumeyer to his hotel, according to the complaint. He was arrested and Israeli authorities returned him to the U.S. on May 25. A further investigation into Neumeyer revealed that earlier in the day on May 19, he posted on social media, saying "join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and f---k the west," the complaint states. Federal prosecutors added that investigators believe a social media account used by Neumeyer also allegedly showed that he made posts threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. What we know: Suspect in shooting outside Jewish museum in DC faces local, federal charges The recent incidents come amid growing criticism against Israel after it announced plans to intensify its military campaign against Hamas and to control Gaza, which has been devastated by air and ground operations. More than 53,000 people have been killed and nearly all residents in Gaza have been displaced since the start of the war, according to local health authorities. The war has increased tensions between Israel and much of the international community. Relations were further strained last week when Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation in the occupied West Bank, with Italy and France both summoning Israeli ambassadors to explain what happened, according to Reuters. Incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia in response to the war have also surged across the United States, putting law enforcement agencies on high alert. Advocacy groups have reported a record number of discrimination and hate incidents. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the May 21 shooting "a despicable act of hatred, of antisemitism," saying the incident was connected to the increasingly hostile climate facing Israel over the war in Gaza. Netanyahu himself faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Gaza, which Israeli politicians have condemned as part of a wider effort to delegitimize the state of Israel. Contributing: Reuters (This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo.) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Man arrested for attempted bombing attack of the US embassy in Israel
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28-05-2025
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US-German National Arrested for Trying to Firebomb US Embassy in Israel Firstpost America
US-German National Arrested for Trying to Firebomb US Embassy in Israel | Firstpost America | N18G US-German National Arrested for Trying to Firebomb US Embassy in Israel | Firstpost America | N18G A US-German citizen has been charged in a failed attempt to firebomb the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv. On May 19, 28-year-old Joseph Neumeyer allegedly spat on a security guard and fled, leaving behind a backpack containing three Molotov cocktails. Israeli authorities tracked him to a nearby hotel and arrested him. He was deported to the US and taken into FBI custody at JFK Airport. Prosecutors say Neumeyer had posted violent threats online, including plans to attack the embassy and assassinate Donald Trump. He now faces up to 20 years in prison. Officials call it a serious threat to American lives and diplomatic security. See More
Epoch Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
German American Arrested in Israel for Allegedly Attempting to Firebomb US Embassy
A dual U.S. and German citizen was arrested on allegations of attempting to 'Earlier today, Joseph Neumeyer, a dual U.S. and German citizen was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport by FBI special agents and a complaint was unsealed in the Eastern District of New York charging Neumeyer with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the Branch Office of the United States Embassy located in Tel Aviv, Israel,' the statement said. The U.S. Embassy was moved to Jerusalem from the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv during U.S. President Donald Trump's first term. Neumeyer, 28, was arrested and deported to the United States by Israeli authorities. He has been ordered detained after his initial court appearance. According to the DOJ statement, Neumeyer arrived in Israel in April and, on May 19, was involved in a scuffle with an embassy guard. Neumeyer, without provocation, allegedly spat on the guard as he walked past. He broke free after the guard attempted to detain him, the DOJ said. The guard managed to confiscate Neumeyer's backpack, revealing 'three rudimentary improvised incendiary devices commonly known as Molotov cocktails,' the statement said. Flammable fluid was allegedly found in the devices. Related Stories 5/25/2025 5/22/2025 Neumeyer was subsequently arrested at his hotel, the DOJ said. 'Neumeyer's social media revealed that earlier in the day, on May 19, he posted, 'join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and [expletive] the west,'' the DOJ statement said, adding that other social media accounts allegedly belonging to Neumeyer posted messages threatening to assassinate Trump. FBI director Kash Patel said in a May 25 If found guilty, Neumeyer faces a prison sentence of five to 20 years and a maximum fine of $250,000. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said: 'This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump's life. 'The Department will not tolerate such violence and will prosecute this defendant to the fullest extent of the law.' U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella said the potentially lethal devices carried by Neumeyer 'sought to cause chaos and destruction' at the embassy. According to the DOJ statement, the FBI Legal Attaché's Office in Israel provided substantial assistance. The FBI Washington Field Office and the FBI New York Field Office are currently investigating the case. On May 21, two members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were fatally The victims were identified as Yaron Lischinsky, a research assistant, and Sarah Milgrim, who coordinated trips and missions for Israel. The pair were planning to get married soon in Jerusalem. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, shouted, 'Free, free Palestine,' as he was detained by authorities. The Epoch Times reached out to Neumeyer's court-appointed attorney, Jeff Dahlberg, for comment but did not receive any response by publication time.
Egypt Independent
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy office in Israel
CNN — An American man was arrested Sunday after allegedly plotting to throw Molotov cocktails at a branch office of the US embassy in Israel, according to the US Justice Department. Officials arrested the man, 28 year-old Joseph Neumayer, at John F. Kennedy airport in New York after being deported from Israel to the US, according to a Justice Department news release. The DOJ says Neumayer, who is also a German citizen, had allegedly arrived at the US embassy office in Tel Aviv on May 19 and spat on an embassy guard without provocation. Neumeyer managed to break free as the guard attempted to detain him, leaving behind his backpack, the DOJ said, citing a complaint. Guards found three Molotov cocktails in the backpack, the department said. Law enforcement tracked down Neumeyer to his hotel in Israel, where he was arrested. Authorities searched Neumayer's social media, which allegedly included a post from earlier that day that said 'join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv.' His page also allegedly included the phrases, 'Death to America, death to Americans' and threats to assassinate US President Donald Trump. 'This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump's life,' said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. FBI Director Kash Patel said: 'This despicable and violent behavior will not be tolerated at home or abroad, and the FBI, working with our partners, will bring him to face justice for his dangerous actions.' Neumeyer had allegedly arrived in Israel last month. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, according to the Justice Department. The revelation of Neumayer's charges comes shortly after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, DC. The killings are being investigated as an act of terrorism after the man suspected of carrying out the shooting yelled 'Free Palestine' and told law enforcement he 'did it for Gaza,' according to police. US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in Israel today meeting with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the wake of the shooting.
Vancouver Sun
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
American citizen arrested for threats to kill Trump, 'burn down' U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv
Joseph Patrick Neumeyer appeared in federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sunday, where the 28-year-old, dual U.S.-German citizen was charged with threatening to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and to bomb a U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv. Israel deported Neumeyer, of Colorado, to New York on Saturday, per the U.S. Justice Department. He faces up to 20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines, per the department. 'This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans and President Trump's life,' stated Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general. 'The department will not tolerate such violence and will prosecute this defendant to the fullest extent of the law.' Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Neumeyer not only made threats against Americans and U.S. diplomatic missions, but also allegedly attempted to carry out those threats by bringing potentially deadly devices to the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv,' stated Steven Jensen, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington field office. 'Let his arrest carry an unmistakable message,' Jensen stated. 'The FBI and our partners will aggressively pursue those who attempt to harm U.S. citizens and interests abroad.' The U.S. government alleges that on May 19 — in the month after he arrived in Israel—Neumeyer wrote, 'Join me this afternoon in Tel Aviv and 'We are burning down the U.S. embassy' on Facebook. 'Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America. Death to Americans,' he wrote, directing an expletive at 'the west,' per the criminal complaint. On May 19, Neumeyer spat on a guard outside the U.S. embassy branch artist in Tel Aviv but was able to flee, while yelling profanities, as the guard sought to detain him. After a guard grabbed him by the backpack, Neumeyer managed to break free and escape, leaving the backpack behind, per the complaint. 'Law enforcement recovered from Neumeyer's backpack several bottles that had been turned into improvised incendiary devices, commonly known as 'Molotov cocktails,'' per the Justice Department. 'Authorities confirmed the presence of flammable fluid in the bottles.' The complaint described a guard noticing a 'strong odour of 'pure' alcohol emanating from the backpack' and 'a bottle with black cloth protruding from its neck.' Neumeyer's social-media accounts allegedly had 'threatening posts that, among other things, called for the assassination of President Donald J. Trump,' according to the department, which said that law enforcement tracked him to his hotel and arrested him. Among the screen captures detailed in the criminal complaint are also a threat against billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and a reference to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
