# Police Thwart Alleged Murder Plot Against Palestinian Activist in New Jersey

In a swift operation, the New York Police Department and FBI disrupted an alleged plot to assassinate Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, according to ABC News reporting on the incident. Authorities arrested Alexander Heifler in Hoboken, New Jersey, on Thursday night, charging him with unlawfully possessing and making firearms, as detailed in unsealed court documents. Heifler, believing he was coordinating with a like-minded accomplice, was actually communicating with an undercover NYPD officer, the complaint reveals.

The suspect allegedly planned to hurl a dozen Molotov cocktails at Kiswani's residence and parked cars outside, with the attack set for later that evening, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The undercover officer witnessed Heifler preparing eight of the devices, leading to his immediate arrest. Heifler also discussed hiding out and fleeing the country afterward. Kiswani confirmed on social media that the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force warned her late Thursday of an imminent threat against her life.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch praised the intelligence and counterterrorism units, stating the operation exemplified how they track and neutralize threats from online chatter to real-world action. U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer emphasized in a statement that the investigation removed a potential danger, with no current threat to the New Jersey community. Hoboken Mayor Emily B. Jabbour assured residents of increased patrols in public areas for safety.

Heifler appeared in court, was ordered held without bail pending a hearing, and has not yet entered a plea or obtained a lawyer. Officials stress this isolated incident poses no broader risk.

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