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US-German Citizen Charged in Attempted Firebombing of US Embassy in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumayer, arrested after deportation from Israel, faces charges of attempting to destroy US government property and making threats against President Trump.

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

  • Joseph Neumayer, 28, was arrested by FBI agents at JFK Airport after being deported by Israeli authorities on May 25, 2025.
  • He allegedly attempted to firebomb the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv on May 19, leaving behind a backpack containing Molotov cocktails after a confrontation with a guard.
  • Social media posts linked to Neumayer included threats to burn down the embassy, kill Americans, and assassinate President Donald Trump.
  • If convicted, Neumayer faces a minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison, along with a maximum fine of $250,000.
  • The incident follows heightened tensions linked to Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza and the recent fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.