Man arrested in plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover op
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Man arrested in alleged plot to firebomb Palestinian activist's home after undercover operation.
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A 26-year-old identified as a member of the JDL 613 Brotherhood was arrested following an undercover operation targeting a plot to firebomb a Palestinian activist's home. The JDL 613 Brotherhood is a New Jersey-based group founded in 2024 that describes its membership as "Jewish warriors" fighting back against rising antisemitism. The arrest marks a federal intervention in an alleged extremist plot tied to escalating tensions over pro-Palestinian activism.
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A 26-year-old identified as a member of JDL 613 Brotherhood was arrested based on an undercover investigation.
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