26-05-2025

US-German Citizen Arrested for Embassy Attack Plot

Date: 26-05-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1
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Source: cbsnews.com

Image content: The image depicts the attempted firebombing of the U.S. Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a headline and three bullet points providing details about the incident. The main subject is the U.S. Embassy building, shown in the lower right corner with an American flag flying outside. The content includes information about the perpetrator, Joseph Neumaier, who spat at an embassy guard and was found with firebomb-making supplies in his backpack.

Summary

Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old US-German citizen, was arrested at JFK Airport for allegedly attempting to firebomb the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Molotov cocktails found in his backpack and threatening social media posts.

Key Points

  • Neumayer was arrested at JFK Airport
  • Molotov cocktails were found in his backpack
  • Threatening social media posts were made against Americans and President Trump

Articles in this Cluster

U.S.-German citizen arrested for attempted firebombing of U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv - CBS News

A 28-year-old U.S.-German citizen, Joseph Neumayer, was arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City for allegedly attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, earlier this month. Neumayer was found with three Molotov cocktails in his backpack and had made threatening posts on social media against Americans and President Trump. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Entities: Joseph Neumayer, U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv, Israel, John F. Kennedy AirportTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Joseph Neumayer: American charged with plot to throw Molotov cocktails at US embassy in Israel | CNNClose icon

An American man, Joseph Neumayer, has been arrested and charged with plotting to throw Molotov cocktails at a US embassy office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Neumayer, who is also a German citizen, was deported from Israel to the US and arrested at JFK airport. He allegedly spat on an embassy guard, left behind a backpack containing three Molotov cocktails, and posted threatening messages on social media.
Entities: Joseph Neumayer, US embassy, Israel, US Justice Department, John F. Kennedy airportTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

DOJ charges man who allegedly brought Molotov cocktails to US Embassy in Tel Aviv | Fox News

The US Justice Department has charged Joseph Neumeyer, a 28-year-old American citizen with German citizenship, with attempting to firebomb the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv, Israel. Neumeyer was found outside the embassy with a backpack containing several Molotov cocktails and had made social media posts announcing his intent to target the embassy.
Entities: Joseph Neumeyer, US Justice Department, US Embassy, Tel Aviv, IsraelTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform