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Muhammad Shahzeb Khan Extradited to U.S. Over Foiled ISIS-Inspired Plot at Brooklyn Jewish Center

His plan to coordinate the attack with the October 7 Hamas anniversary underscores its antisemitic motivation.

Canada-based Pakistani extradited to US for plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish Center in Brooklyn. | Image: X
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A Pakistani man living in Canada has been arrested on charges of plotting to carry out an attack on Jews in New York
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Overview

  • Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, was extradited to the United States on June 10 and is scheduled for an initial federal court appearance in New York on June 11.
  • He faces counts of providing material support to ISIS and attempting acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, carrying a potential life sentence if convicted.
  • Authorities allege Khan planned to carry out a mass shooting at a Brooklyn Jewish center on October 7, 2024, marking the one-year anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
  • Communications with undercover agents revealed his intent to use AR-style assault rifles and hunting knives to kill members of the Jewish community.
  • His September 4, 2024 arrest near Ormstown, Quebec, resulted from coordinated efforts between the FBI and Canadian law enforcement agencies.