Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani national, has been charged in New York with attempting to support ISIS and planning a shooting at a Jewish center. Khan, arrested in Quebec, aimed to execute the attack on the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. He arranged for human smuggling to cross into the U.S. and allegedly expressed intentions of causing mass casualties. His plea of not guilty was entered after extradition from Canada, with life imprisonment possible if convicted. The case highlights ongoing concerns over domestic terrorism and international collaborations.
Khan allegedly intended to carry out his plot on or around the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton stated Khan planned to use automatic weapons to kill as many members of our Jewish community as possible, all in support of ISIS.
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