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Investigation into Hezbollah-Inspired Terrorism in Michigan

March 30 – March 30, 2026

Where Things Stand

The FBI is investigating a March 12 truck attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah. Federal agents arrested Ayman Mohammad Ghazali after he recorded a video pledging to kill members of the Temple of Israel. This investigation marks a major federal effort to track foreign-inspired threats against religious centers in the United States.

Key Statements

NNewsweek

FBI identifies a truck attack on a Michigan synagogue as Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, following the arrest of a suspect who recorded a video pledging to kill congregants.

This provides specific evidence of the suspect's intent and the reason for the FBI classification.

NNew York Post

The FBI confirms that the truck ramming attack on Temple Israel in Michigan by Ayman Mohammad Ghazali was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism.

This confirms the identity of the suspect and the official classification of the attack.

News

Attack on Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah-inspired 'act of terrorism,' FBI says

reuters.com logoReutersCenter

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says

theguardian.com logoThe GuardianCenter Left

Michigan synagogue attacker was inspired by Hezbollah, sought to kill as many Jewish people as possible: feds

foxnews.com logoFox NewsRight

Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says

washingtontimes.com logoWashington TimesCenter Right

Michigan synagogue car ramming was 'Hezbollah-inspired' terror attack, FBI confirms

nypost.com logoNew York PostCenter Right

Michigan synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired terrorism, FBI says

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