US law enforcement foils plot to assassinate Palestinian American activist

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alice SperiMarch 27, 2026 at 07:45 PM

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Law enforcement foiled a plot to assassinate Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani in New York, arresting 26-year-old Alexander Heifler in Hoboken, New Jersey. Heifler is charged with unlawfully possessing and making firearms, according to a criminal complaint. An undercover NYPD officer infiltrated a group Heifler was involved with and met with him, where Heifler discussed plans and possessed the activist's address. Kiswani stated that Zionist organizations and politicians have encouraged violence against her and her family for months. She recently sued the pro-Israel group Betar for stalking and harassment, including social media "bounties." Betar recently ceased its New York operations as part of a settlement with the attorney general for bias-motivated actions.

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Kiswani accused Betar of stalking and harassment, including social media “bounties”.

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Betar ceased its New York operations as part of a settlement with Letitia James.

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Heifler asked for assistance with “molotovs”.

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Alexander Heifler, 26, was arrested on charges of unlawfully possessing and making firearms.

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Law enforcement officers foiled a plot to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani.

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Eric Lee 30% Randy Fine 40% Letitia James 40% Department of Justice 50% Hoboken 50% New Jersey 50% New York Police Department (NYPD) ×250% New York City ×260% Betar ×570% Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 70% Alexander Heifler ×480% Nerdeen Kiswani ×890%

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assassination plot 100% palestinian american activist 90% nerdeen kiswani 80% law enforcement 70% firearms 60% molotov cocktails 60% zionist organizations 50% undercover operation 50% betar 40% stalking and harassment 40%