FBI Arrests Florida Man Over Alleged Plot Targeting AIPAC During Hanukkah

Forrest Pemberton was detained with firearms after allegedly scouting AIPAC's South Florida office, citing frustration with the organization's political influence.

The FBI arrested Forrest Pemberton, a Gainesville, Florida man, on federal stalking charges for allegedly plotting an attack on the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Pemberton was intercepted on December 25 in a ride-share vehicle carrying three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, near AIPAC's former office in Plantation, Florida.
Court documents revealed Pemberton scouted the location days prior and left a note at home expressing anti-authority sentiments and intentions to 'stoke the flames.'
Pemberton told investigators his actions were motivated by frustration with AIPAC's political influence and his desire to 'make a change,' but claimed he ultimately decided against carrying out the attack.
AIPAC expressed gratitude to law enforcement for preventing the potential attack and reaffirmed its commitment to its mission of strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.