Israeli Police Arrest Suspect for Bomb Threats Made Against American Jewish Centers

 

by Paul Goldman and Erik Ortiz

Israeli police arrested a 19-year-old man Thursday in connection with the wave of bomb threats against Jewish community centers in America, authorities in Israel said.

The unidentified man is believed to be a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, the FBI confirmed. U.S. officials told NBC News that a motive remains unclear and the suspect is himself Jewish.

He was arrested for suspicion of making security-related threats and publishing false reports causing panic in Jewish communities in countries around the world, said Israel police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. 

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Source: NBC News

Note: From The G-Man received the following statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo's press office at 1:30 p.m.(EST).  

"The arrest of a suspect in the recent wave of threats against Jewish Community Centers sends a clear message that anyone who threatens New Yorkers with violence will be brought to justice.

"The abhorrent and cowardly threats against Jewish Community Centers are an assault on the values of all New Yorkers. But they have also shone a bright light on how New Yorkers come together as one to stand up against those who seek to divide us.

"During my recent visit to Israel, members of the New York State Police and my public safety team joined me for a meeting with Israeli authorities to discuss these disturbing threats, and I am particularly grateful for their support. We will continue to work with our partners and remain vigilant in our efforts to investigate hate crimes and keep New Yorkers safe."