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Joseph Neumayer Arrested for Alleged Firebomb Plot Against U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv

Joseph Neumayer, 28, faces serious charges after attempting to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv and making threats against President Trump.

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Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual U.S.-German citizen, was arrested at JFK Airport after being deported from Israel for allegedly attempting to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv. On May 19, he confronted an embassy guard, spat at him, and fled, leaving behind a backpack containing three Molotov cocktails. Neumayer's social media posts included threats against President Trump and calls to 'burn down the embassy.' He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. His arrest follows a recent shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, D.C., raising concerns about violence against Americans abroad.

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  • The article highlights a thwarted attack on a U.S. Embassy, raising serious safety concerns.
  • It emphasizes rising violence and threats linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • The overall tone reflects alarm over escalating tensions and hostility in the region.

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"…The department’s press release further alleges that a social media account purportedly linked to Neumayer read: “join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv."

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"…Prosecutors say Neumeyer walked up to the embassy building on May 19 with a backpack containing Molotov cocktails, but got into a confrontation with a guard and eventually ran away, dropping his backpack as the guard tried to detain him."

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"…This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump’s life."

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"…A man was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York on Sunday following an alleged attempt to firebomb a branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Justice Department said in a statement."

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"…The article details a dual U.S. and German citizen's arrest for allegedly attempting to firebomb a U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, underscoring the serious nature of the threats against American lives."

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"…A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to firebomb the U.S. embassy branch in Tel Aviv, Israel, earlier this month and making threats against President Trump, federal prosecutors said Sunday."

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"…A dual U.S.-German citizen has been arrested on charges that he traveled to Israel and attempted to firebomb the branch office of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, officials said Sunday."

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"…Officials say he had posted on his social media account pledging to "burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv" and had called for "death to America, death to Americans.""

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"…Neumeyer not only made threats against Americans and U.S. diplomatic missions, but also allegedly attempted to carry out those threats by bringing potentially deadly devices to the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv."

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"…Joseph Neumeyer allegedly intended to bomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, and he faces years behind bars and a hefty fine if convicted, authorities said Sunday."

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Joseph Neumeyer posted on his Facebook account, stating 'Join me this afternoon in Tel Aviv we are burning down the US. embassy,' and 'Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America. Death to Americans and f-k the west.' Additionally, his social media accounts included threats against President Trump.

Neumeyer's backpack contained several bottles that had been turned into Molotov cocktails.

If convicted, Joseph Neumeyer faces a prison sentence of 5 to 20 years and a fine of up to $250,000.

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