🚨 Hoboken Engineer Accused Of Plotting Molotov Attack On Pro-Palestinian Activist

The Brief
• Hoboken man accused of building 8 Molotov cocktails targeting NYC activist
• Undercover FBI agent helped expose the plot
• Authorities say devices were assembled just before arrest

HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken man is facing federal charges after authorities say he plotted to carry out a Molotov cocktail attack targeting a pro-Palestinian activist.

According to a federal complaint, Alexander Heifler, 26, allegedly built eight Molotov cocktails with an undercover FBI agent at his Hoboken residence before being arrested.

Investigators say Heifler specifically targeted activist Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of Within Our Lifetime, and had already discussed the plan during earlier meetings with the undercover agent.

Late last night the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force informed me that a plot against my life that was "about to" take place, and that agents had conducted an operation in Hoboken related to this plot. For months, Zionist organizations like Betar and politicians like Randy Fine have…

— Nerdeen Kiswani (@NerdeenKiswani) March 27, 2026

Authorities allege he:
• previously tested a Molotov device
• identified the target’s residence
• planned to leave the country after the attack

The devices were recovered on March 26 after FBI agents executed a search warrant. Officials confirmed the presence of ethanol.

Heifler is also believed to have a background in computer science and machine learning, though authorities have not formally detailed his professional history.

He is charged with unlawful possession and manufacturing of destructive devices.

Officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public.