U.S. officials have charged a Pakistani national with planning a terror attack at a Jewish center in New York City around October 7th. The suspect, a 20-year-old man named Mohammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Canada, just 12 miles over the border. The FBI, leading an international investigation, discovered that Khan was planning a mass shooting targeting Jews in Brooklyn.
Authorities revealed that Khan had been active on social media and communicated with others on an encrypted messaging app since November of last year. The FBI, monitoring his movements, sent undercover agents to meet with him near the border, where he pledged allegiance to ISIS and distributed ISIS propaganda.
FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the agency's commitment to preventing violence in the name of terrorist organizations, stating that fighting terrorism remains a top priority. This thwarted plot is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt ISIS activities.
Notably, this incident follows the recent cancellation of a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna due to an ISIS threat. Additionally, U.S. Army soldiers from the Elite 75th Ranger Regiment have conducted raids in Iraq and Syria to counter ISIS operations.
The FBI's vigilance and collaboration with partners have been instrumental in preventing potential acts of terrorism. The agency's dedication to investigating and holding accountable those involved in violent activities linked to ISIS underscores the ongoing threat posed by terrorist organizations.
