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FBI Arrests Egyptian National Abdullah Hassan for Mass Casualty Terror Attack Plot Involving Explosives and Rifle on Israeli Consulate in New York

Dec 19, 2024, 10:03 PM

The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, an Egyptian national residing in Virginia, for allegedly plotting a mass casualty terror attack against the Israeli consulate in New York City. According to an FBI affidavit, Hassan intended to use explosives and a rifle in the attack, which was reportedly aimed at causing significant harm. The suspect provided detailed instructions on how to manufacture and deploy an explosive device. This arrest comes amid heightened security concerns and follows the discovery of weapons and extremist propaganda linked to other individuals associated with George Mason University. The swift action by U.S. authorities has been praised by Israeli officials, including Consul General Akunis, who acknowledged the prevention of a potential attack.