An American man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly planning to attack a U.S. embassy office in Israel with Molotov cocktails. Joseph Neumayer, 28, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York after being deported from Israel, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

Neumayer, who also holds German citizenship, reportedly arrived at the U.S. embassy office in Tel Aviv on May 19. During his visit, he allegedly spat on an embassy guard without provocation. As the guard attempted to detain him, Neumayer managed to escape, leaving behind a backpack. Inside the backpack, authorities discovered three Molotov cocktails.

Law enforcement tracked Neumayer to his hotel in Israel, where he was arrested. A search of his social media revealed alarming posts, including one that stated, "join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv." His online activity also allegedly included phrases such as "Death to America, death to Americans" and threats against U.S. President Donald Trump.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi commented on the case, stating, "This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump’s life." FBI Director Kash Patel added, "This despicable and violent behavior will not be tolerated at home or abroad, and the FBI, working with our partners, will bring him to face justice for his dangerous actions."

Neumayer had reportedly arrived in Israel last month. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, according to the Justice Department.

This incident comes in the wake of a recent shooting that killed two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. The shooting is being investigated as an act of terrorism, with the suspect reportedly shouting "Free Palestine" and claiming he acted "for Gaza."

In related news, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is currently in Israel, meeting with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the recent violence.