Pakistani National Extradited To US Over Brooklyn ISIS Terror Plot

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, has been extradited to the United States to face charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York. Khan allegedly planned the attack to coincide with the October 7, 2024 anniversary of the Hamas terrorist assault on Israel, intending to use automatic weapons to kill members of the Jewish community. He communicated his plans with undercover law enforcement officers, requesting weapons and ammunition and discussing forming an offline ISIS cell to carry out coordinated attacks. Authorities arrested Khan in Canada near the U.S. border after months of investigation, with U.S. officials emphasizing the ongoing threat posed by ISIS and antisemitism. The case highlights close collaboration between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement agencies, and Khan faces life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors and law enforcement leaders vow to prosecute him to the fullest extent and continue efforts to prevent terrorism against American citizens.