Pakistani Man Extradited to US for ISIS-Linked NYC Jewish Center Attack Plot

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada, has been extradited to the United States to face terrorism charges for plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn. Khan planned the attack to coincide with the October 7, 2024 anniversary of Hamas' deadly assault on Israel, intending to use automatic weapons to kill as many Jewish civilians as possible. His plot was uncovered after he shared details with undercover U.S. law enforcement agents, leading to his arrest by Canadian authorities in September 2024 near the U.S. border. The FBI and U.S. Department of Justice emphasized the ongoing threat of terrorism and the disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks, pledging to continue protecting Jewish communities. Khan faces charges including attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, with a potential life sentence if convicted. Authorities highlighted the successful cooperation between U.S. and Canadian officials in thwarting the planned massacre and bringing Khan to justice.