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U.S.-German Citizen Arrested for Attempted Firebombing of U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumayer, 28, faces up to 20 years in prison after being deported from Israel and taken into FBI custody in New York.

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The Tel Aviv branch of the United States Embassay on April 5, 2024.
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Overview

  • Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S. and German citizen, attempted to firebomb the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv on May 19, leaving behind a backpack with Molotov cocktails after fleeing a confrontation with a security guard.
  • Neumayer posted violent threats on social media, including plans to burn down the embassy and threats to assassinate President Donald Trump.
  • Israeli authorities arrested Neumayer at his hotel shortly after the incident and deported him to the United States on May 25.
  • FBI agents arrested Neumayer upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, and he has since been charged with attempting to destroy U.S. government property by fire or explosive.
  • The incident highlights heightened security concerns for U.S. diplomatic missions, occurring against the backdrop of Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas and recent violence targeting Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C.