Arrest and Charges
Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, an 18-year-old freshman, was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass casualty attack on the Israeli consulate in New York, using explosives and a firearm.
Charges against Hassan include the distribution of information relating to explosives and weapons of mass destruction, with a potential maximum sentence of 20 years. He is also facing deportation proceedings.
Investigation and Details
The , alerted by an anonymous tip, linked Hassan to several radical online accounts. He allegedly engaged in discussions about planning the attack, including bomb-making and using a firearm, with an undercover informant.
Hassan's online activity included praising and sharing antisemitic and terrorist propaganda. He was previously interviewed by the FBI in 2022 for supporting ISIS online.