Plot to firebomb Palestinian activist’s home disrupted by FBI and NYPD

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and MICHAEL R. SISAKMarch 27, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Man arrested over plot to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist's NY home

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A New Jersey man, Andrew Heifler, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly plotting to firebomb the Brooklyn home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The arrest followed a weeks-long undercover operation by the NYPD and the FBI. Heifler, 26, is accused of assembling Molotov cocktails with the intent to target Kiswani, a prominent organizer of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, due to her activism. He had discussed the plan with an undercover detective who infiltrated a group chat used by Heifler. Heifler faces charges of making and possessing destructive devices, each carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Kiswani stated that she was informed of the disrupted plot by law enforcement and that it would not deter her activism.

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Heifler and the undercover detective drove to Kiswani’s residence on March 4 to conduct surveillance.

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Heifler discussed the plot with an undercover NYPD detective who infiltrated a group chat.

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Andrew Heifler, 26, was arrested as he was assembling Molotov cocktails.

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A New Jersey man was arrested for planning to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani.

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Kiswani was targeted for her pro-Palestinian views.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation 30% Gaza Strip 30% Israel 40% New Jersey ×250% Within Our Lifetime ×260% New York City Police Department ×270% Andrew Heifler ×780% Nerdeen Kiswani ×790%

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