Summary
A New Jersey man, Andrew Heifler, was arrested for planning to firebomb the home of Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The arrest occurred after a secret operation by New York City police, which involved an undercover officer infiltrating a group chat. Heifler was found with materials to make firebombs and discussed the plot with the officer.
Key Facts
- Andrew Heifler planned an attack with Molotov cocktails on activist Nerdeen Kiswani's home.
- New York City Police Department led an undercover operation to prevent the attack.
- The arrest happened after the undercover officer discussed the plan with Heifler for weeks.
- Heifler was assembling Molotov cocktails at his home in Hoboken, New Jersey.
- On March 4, Heifler conducted surveillance on Kiswani's residence with the undercover officer.
- Heifler was charged with two firearms offenses.
- Kiswani was targeted due to her pro-Palestinian views.
- The NYPD's counterterrorism bureau handled the operation.
