US Palestinian activist says FBI foiled assassination plot against her

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 27, 2026 at 08:15 PM

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US law enforcement agencies foiled an assassination plot against Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani in New York City. The FBI informed Kiswani, cofounder of Within Our Lifetime, of the threat on Thursday. A New Jersey man, Andrew Heifler, 26, was arrested in Hoboken and charged with making and possessing destructive devices, allegedly assembling Molotov cocktails to throw at Kiswani's home. The arrest was the result of an undercover law enforcement operation. Kiswani stated that she will continue to advocate for Palestine. The incident occurs amid heightened harassment and surveillance of Palestinian rights activists in the US.

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The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force informed Kiswani of a plot against her life.

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Heifler was charged with making and possessing destructive devices.

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Andrew Heifler, 26, was arrested for allegedly planning to throw Molotov cocktails at Kiswani’s home.

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US law enforcement agencies announced they foiled a plot against Nerdeen Kiswani in New York City.

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Palestinian rights activists in the US have faced high levels of harassment and surveillance.

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Betar US 40% Hoboken 40% New Jersey 40% New York City 50% Within Our Lifetime 60% Palestine ×260% United States ×270% Federal Bureau of Investigation ×270% Andrew Heifler 80% Nerdeen Kiswani ×690%

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