George Mason University Student Charged in Plot to Attack Israeli Consulate

The FBI arrested an 18-year-old Egyptian national accused of planning a mass-casualty attack targeting Jewish individuals in New York City.

Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, was arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on the Israeli consulate in New York City.
Federal investigators say Hassan provided bomb-making instructions, identified targets, and discussed potential methods, including using firearms or explosives, with an undercover FBI informant.
Court documents reveal Hassan operated pro-ISIS social media accounts promoting violence against Jews and praised figures like Osama bin Laden.
The FBI began investigating Hassan earlier this year after a tip about his extremist online activity and previously interviewed him in 2022 for spreading ISIS propaganda.
George Mason University has banned Hassan from campus and emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance safety in light of this incident.