Molotov Cocktails

American Arrested in Israel for Alleged Embassy Firebombing Plot

Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual US-German citizen, was arrested at JFK airport and charged with attempting to firebomb the US embassy in Tel Aviv. He allegedly carried three Molotov cocktails and made online threats against the embassy, Americans, and President Trump. Neumayer was deported from Israel after being apprehended near the embassy with the explosive devices. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

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Man Arrested Near Capitol with Molotov Cocktails, Planned to Kill Treasury Official

Ryan Michael “Reily” English, a Massachusetts resident, was arrested at the U.S. Capitol with Molotov cocktails and a knife. He confessed to intending to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, shifting his target after learning of Bessent’s Senate confirmation vote. English initially planned to target Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and/or House Speaker Mike Johnson. He faces charges of unlawful possession of firearms and carrying incendiary devices on Capitol grounds.

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