NYPD, FBI disrupt alleged plot to kill a Palestinian activist
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NYPD and FBI disrupted an alleged assassination plot targeting Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani in New York City.
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The NYPD and FBI disrupted an alleged assassination plot targeting Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani, according to law enforcement officials and court documents. Kiswani, a prominent organizer with the group Within Our Lifetime, has been a visible figure in pro-Palestinian activism in New York City. The disruption of the plot suggests law enforcement identified and acted on credible threats against her life. Details about the alleged plot's scope, timing, and the individuals involved remain unclear from available information. The case reflects ongoing tensions around pro-Palestinian activism in the United States and heightened law enforcement scrutiny of potential violence.
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