"Kiswani's attorneys stated that the threats against her extend beyond the single suspect arrested, indicating a larger network of incitement against her activism."
"Heifler, a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood, is part of a pro-Israel group that the FBI has designated as a terrorist organization."
"Attorney Eric Lee highlighted the importance of investigating a February 10 group video call where Heifler discussed plans to throw Molotov cocktails, suggesting broader involvement."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed that Kiswani's experience reflects a disturbing trend of increasing threats and violence against Palestinian human rights advocates across the nation."
Nerdeen Kiswani's lawyers are calling for a broader investigation into threats against her following a firebomb plot. Alexander Heifler, arrested for the assassination attempt, is linked to the JDL 613 Brotherhood, a pro-Israel group labeled a terrorist organization by the FBI. Kiswani previously sued Betar USA for harassment related to her activism. Her attorney emphasized the need to investigate a group video call where Heifler discussed the plot, indicating possible involvement of others. Kiswani leads Within Our Lifetime and received support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who noted a rise in violence against Palestinian advocates.
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