Sohaib Abuayyash, a 20-year-old Jordanian man in Houston, faces federal firearm possession charges and alleged plans to target a Jewish gathering.“
Sohaib Abuayyash, a 20-year-old Jordanian man, was arrested in Houston last month on a federal firearm possession charge. He is in the United States on an expired nonimmigrant visa. According to information from a federal court judge, Abuayyash had spoken about „martyrdom“ and was allegedly planning to attack a Jewish gathering.
According to a federal judge, Abuayyash had expressed support for the idea of „martyrdom“ and was reportedly plotting an attack on a Jewish gathering. Details about the specific target or timing remain unclear.
Allegations of Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Support for Violence
FBI Director Chris Wray disclosed the disturbing details during a congressional address, revealing that Abuayyash not only illegally acquired firearms but also actively sought knowledge about bomb-making.
Furthermore, he expressed explicit support for violence against individuals of the Jewish faith. Director Wray stated, „He has viewed specific and detailed content posted by radical organizations on the internet, including lessons on how to construct bombs or explosive devices.
