Ex-Army Soldier Indicted for Attempting to Join Hezbollah to Target Jewish Communities

Jack Danaher Molloy, a Pennsylvania man and dual U.S.-Irish citizen, faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization and lying to the FBI.

• Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, allegedly traveled to Lebanon and Syria in 2024 in an effort to join Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group backed by Iran.
• The Department of Justice claims Molloy sought to join Hezbollah with the explicit intent of targeting Jewish people, as revealed in court documents and communications with family members.
• Molloy converted to Islam in 2024 and reportedly engaged with individuals in the Middle East to gain Hezbollah’s trust, including attending events linked to the group.
• Authorities allege Molloy promoted antisemitic propaganda online and conducted internet searches on how to join Hezbollah, further indicating his radicalization.
• If convicted, Molloy faces up to 20 years in prison for providing material support to a terrorist organization and up to 8 years for making false statements to the FBI.

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