Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, is facing federal charges for allegedly planning an attack on a Jewish center in New York City in support of the Islamic State group around October 7. He also considered attacking on October 11, which is Yom Kippur, the holiest holiday in Judaism. Khan was stopped and taken into custody near the U.S-Canada border while traveling from Toronto to New York. He had allegedly been distributing pro-Islamic State group propaganda and had planned to form a cell to carry out attacks on Jews in the United States. He asked undercover officers for help obtaining weapons and items needed for the attack. Khan had obtained a credit card for these purchases and planned to hire a smuggler to cross the border. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, which could result in a 20-year prison sentence if convicted. The FBI is continuing to investigate the case and ensure justice for such alleged plots. The arrest was credited to the collaboration between the FBI and Canadian authorities. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the importance of protecting all communities from hate-fueled terrorist attacks.
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