🇺🇸🇮🇱⚠️ The FBI intercepted a potential plot targeting employees at a Florida office of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), according to court documents filed Monday.

Forrest Kendall Pemberton was arrested after traveling to Plantation, Florida, with several firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, and allegedly scouting out AIPAC’s former office location. The affidavit, signed by FBI Special Agent Taylor Nicklin, states that Pemberton planned to return to the site with weapons but was stopped by law enforcement on December 25, the first night of Hanukkah.

Pemberton's father alerted authorities on December 23 after discovering a letter left by his son, suggesting he intended to "close the loop" and "stoke the flames." Further investigation revealed that Pemberton had searched for AIPAC’s former Plantation office on Google Maps, along with IRS locations in the area.

After checking into a hotel near AIPAC's previous office on December 22 and leaving on December 23, Pemberton was later traced to a Tallahassee hotel. He was apprehended on December 25 while entering a ride-share vehicle with what appeared to be a soft rifle case.

Pemberton admitted to targeting AIPAC due to its "political influence" and expressed frustration with the "status quo." However, he claimed he had ultimately decided against carrying out any criminal action.

The court documents describe AIPAC as an organization that “advocates and lobbies for pro-Israel policies,” echoing language on its website. Pemberton remains in custody as the investigation continues.

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