Pakistani National Arrested for Planned Terror Attack on New York Jews

A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Canada for planning a terror attack targeting Jews in New York City on the anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel. The arrest followed Khan's attempts to provide support to ISIS and his preparation to reach the US-Canada border.

A 20-year-old Pakistani citizen living in Canada has been arrested and charged by U.S. authorities for plotting a terror attack aimed at Jews in New York City, commemorating the October 7 anniversary of Hamas' assault on Israel.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, identified as an ISIS supporter, was apprehended in Ormstown, Quebec, about 60 km south of Montreal. He faces multiple charges in both the U.S. and Canada, including attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS.

If convicted, Khan could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His plan involved crossing the U.S.-Canada border to execute a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, using automatic and semi-automatic weapons.

(With inputs from agencies.)