"Kiswani expressed feeling 'shell-shocked' but not surprised by the threat, stating, '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.'"
"Authorities revealed that Heifler was assembling Molotov cocktails at his residence and had discussed his plan over several weeks with an undercover officer, indicating a serious intent to carry out the attack."
"Mayor Mamdani condemned the incident, stating, 'We will not tolerate violent extremism in our city. No one should face violence for their political beliefs or their advocacy.'"
A New Jersey man, Andrew Heifler, was arrested for allegedly planning to firebomb the Brooklyn home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. Authorities apprehended him after a weeks-long undercover operation, during which he assembled Molotov cocktails and conducted surveillance on Kiswani's residence. Heifler was reportedly affiliated with the Jewish Defense League, a group designated as a violent extremist organization. Kiswani expressed gratitude for the thwarted attack and emphasized the ongoing risks faced by advocates for Palestine.
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