{"id":2577771,"date":"2026-03-09T13:55:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-know-about-the-bombs-thrown-at-anti-islam-protesters\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:00:53","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-bombs-thrown-at-anti-islam-protesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-know-about-the-bombs-thrown-at-anti-islam-protesters\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about the bombs thrown at anti-Islam protesters"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-to-know-about-the-bombs-thrown-at-anti-islam-protesters%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2577771&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>&#8211; Two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-whitmer-plot-suspects-now-face-weapon-of-mass-destruction-charges\/\" title=\"Three Whitmer Plot ... Now Face Weapon Of Mass Destruction Charges\">improvised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-says-biggest-domestic-terror-threats-in-2021-are-violent-extremists-motivated-by-race-or-anti-authority-views\/\" title=\"FBI Says Biggest Domestic Terror Threats in 2021 Are Violent Extremists Motivated by Race or Anti...Authority Views\">explosive devices<\/a><\/a> were hurled toward participants at a pro-Islam counterprotest during clashes with a right-wing rally outside Gracie Mansion in New york City. The devices were ignited but no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; One device reportedly contained triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a dangerous, highly volatile substance. A third device was found in a vehicle the following day, prompting evacuations; it tested negative for explosives.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The suspects are Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, from Pennsylvania.authorities conducted searches at their homes in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with charges expected to be unsealed. officials said the suspects are connected to ISIS in some fashion, though investigators are continuing to determine specifics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The FBI\u2019s Joint Terrorism Task Force joined the NYPD and the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the Southern District of New York in the investigation, which is being treated as a possible act of terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The incident occurred during protests surrounding Jake Lang\u2019s rally \u201cStop the Islamic Takeover of New York City,\u201d which faced a counterprotest. Officials and speakers described the violence as unacceptable, and there were ongoing discussions about the motives and affiliations behind the attack.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What to know about the makeshift bombs thrown at anti-Islam protesters in NYC<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2527285\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"286\">New York City<\/a> officials provided new details about an incident in which two pro-Islam counterprotesters threw improvised explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>During a Monday morning press conference, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nypd\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1446\">New York City Police Department<\/a> Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed the two apprehended suspects committed a potential act of &ldquo;ISIS-inspired <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/terrorism\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"103\">terrorism<\/a>&rdquo; and revealed the investigation is being treated as such.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4484947\/watch-live-mamdani-speaks-explosive-device-anti-islam-protests-new-york\/\">WATCH LIVE: Mamdani speaks on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graphic-footage-conservative-lawmaker-hit-in-head-by-homemade-mortar-like-explosive-as-extremists-ratchet-up-violence-in-honduras\/\" title=\"GRAPHIC FOOTAGE: Conservative Lawmaker Hit in Head by Homemade Mortar...like Explosive as Extremists Ratchet up Violence in Honduras\">explosive device thrown<\/a> at anti-Islam protest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4484756\/explosive-device-pro-islam-counterprotester-nyc-mamdani\/\">Pro-Islam counterprotester arrested after deploying explosive device outside Mamdani residence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4484519\/nypd-investigate-suspicious-device-anti-islam-protest-brawl\/\">NYPD investigates suspicious devices at anti-Islam protest brawl<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Here are all the latest details to know about the incident and investigation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happened\">What happened?<\/h2>\n<p>Two makeshift bombs were hurled toward participants at right-wing influencer Jake Lang&rsquo;s protest while a dueling demonstration was taking place opposite the rally outside Gracie Mansion. The bombs were ignited and deployed, but no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<p>Tisch said the devices could have caused &ldquo;serious injury or death&rdquo; because one of them contained triacetone triperoxide, otherwise known as TATP. The substance is considered &ldquo;dangerous&rdquo; and &ldquo;highly volatile&rdquo; and is frequently used in IED attacks, the police commissioner explained.<\/p>\n<p>Neither of them was considered a hoax device or a smoke bomb.<\/p>\n<p>The homemade explosives appeared to be jars wrapped in black tape containing bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse, according to the NYPD bomb squad&rsquo;s preliminary analysis.<\/p>\n<p>A third device was found in a vehicle on Sunday, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings before authorities safely removed the device. It tested negative for explosive material, Tisch said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We have been in a heightened state of alert in New York City since the start of hostilities in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>, and we remain in that posture,&rdquo; she told reporters. &ldquo;Today, we will continue to deploy additional counterterrorism resources throughout New York City.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-are-the-suspects\">Who are the suspects?<\/h2>\n<p>The suspects were identified as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19. They traveled from <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"629\">Pennsylvania<\/a> to attend the anti-Islam protest with the intent to commit violence, Mayor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11802\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> said outside his residence.<\/p>\n<p>Their homes in Pennsylvania were served with search warrants by federal law enforcement on Monday. Another warrant was executed at an address in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1065\">New Jersey<\/a> related to the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Balat and Kayumi are the sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants, respectively. Both of their parents later became naturalized U.S. citizens after moving to the country years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Balat lived with his family in Pennsylvania, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/annaschecter\/status\/2030817903746965817\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/annaschecter\/status\/2030817903746965817\">according to<\/a> CBS News. However, it remains unclear if Kayumi was living with his parents until the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Charges against both suspects are expected to be unveiled in an unsealed complaint on Monday. Details about their alleged support of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/isis\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"108\">ISIS<\/a> will presumably be disclosed in the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>There are no additional suspects under investigation at this time, according to officials.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-protest-being-targeted\">What was the protest being targeted?<\/h2>\n<p>Lang, who participated in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/january-6\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"226\">Jan. 6 Capitol riot<\/a> over five years ago, organized a &ldquo;Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City&rdquo; rally to protest the first Muslim mayor elected in New York City. His event drew about 20 participants while the opposing protest, called &ldquo;Drive the Nazis Out of New York,&rdquo; peaked at about 125 people.<\/p>\n<p>Both groups clashed at certain times, leading the two pro-Islam counterprotesters to ignite and deploy the explosives.<\/p>\n<p>On Lang&rsquo;s side, a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >protester pepper-sprayed counterprotesters<\/a> as tensions rose. That person was one of six arrested, along with Balat and Kayumi.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani and his wife were not present at Gracie Mansion at the time of the incident. Instead, they were at the New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-have-officials-said\">What have officials said?<\/h2>\n<p>Tisch said while the two suspects may have been inspired by ISIS to commit terrorism, their actions appear unrelated to the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran based on the evidence so far.<\/p>\n<p>The police commissioner has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYPDPC\/status\/2030695186410463401\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYPDPC\/status\/2030695186410463401\">provided updates<\/a> on social media since the protests over the weekend. She reiterated much of that information during the press conference on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani initially responded to the explosive devices in a post on Sunday, denouncing the pro-Islam suspects while also condemning the right-wing protest. The mayor notably named Lang as the person responsible for the rally, but he did not reveal the identities of the attackers.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our city&rsquo;s values and the unity that defines who we are,&rdquo; Mamdani <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYCMayor\/status\/2030704552765263946\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYCMayor\/status\/2030704552765263946\">said on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;What followed was even more disturbing. Violence at a protest is never acceptable,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani called out &ldquo;anti-Muslim bigotry&rdquo; again during the press conference but expressed his support for the right to protest, even though he found Lang&rsquo;s rally &ldquo;appalling.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fbi-joins-nypd-investigation\">FBI joins NYPD investigation<\/h2>\n<p>Both federal and local authorities are investigating the incident as a possible act of terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"516\">FBI<\/a> said its Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York is investigating the case, alongside the NYPD and the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the Southern District of New York.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4484756\/explosive-device-pro-islam-counterprotester-nyc-mamdani\/\">PRO-ISLAM COUNTERPROTESTER ARRESTED AFTER DEPLOYING EXPLOSIVE DEVICE OUTSIDE MAMDANI RESIDENCE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tisch declined to provide some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-garvey-leads-adam-schiff-in-calif-senate-race\/\" title=\"Steve Garvey is ahead of Adam Schiff in the California Senate race\">specific details requested<\/a> by reporters, as public knowledge of the information could potentially harm the pending prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>FBI agents and NYPD officers worked together to cordon off an area near Gracie Mansion on Sunday due to the third suspicious device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NYC: details on makeshift bombs at anti-Islam protest<\/p>\n<p>NYC officials released new information about Saturday\u2019s incident in which two pro-Islam counterprotesters threw improvised explosive devices at anti-Islam demonstrators near Gracie Mansion. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the actions appear to be ISIS-inspired terrorism and are being treated as such.<\/p>\n<p>What happened:<br \/>\n&#8211; Two makeshift bombs were launched at participants during a clash between supporters of right-wing influencer Jake Lang and the opposing rally.<br \/>\n&#8211; The devices were ignited but caused no injuries. One contained triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a dangerous, highly volatile substance, making the attack potentially lethal. The devices were not hoax or smoke devices.<br \/>\n&#8211; The explosives looked like jars wrapped in black tape with bolts, screws, and a hobby fuse. A third device found in a car on Sunday was removed after evacuations and tested negative for explosives.<br \/>\n&#8211; The city said it has been on high alert since the Iran-related hostilities and will deploy additional counterterrorism resources.<\/p>\n<p>Who the suspects are:<br \/>\n&#8211; Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, traveled from Pennsylvania to attend the protest with intent to commit violence. Federal warrants were executed at their Pennsylvania home and at another address in New Jersey.<br \/>\n&#8211; Balat and Kayumi are the sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants; their parents later became naturalized citizens. Balat lived in Pennsylvania; it\u2019s unclear where Kayumi resided at the time.<br \/>\n&#8211; An unsealed complaint expected Monday is likely to detail their alleged ISIS support. No other suspects are identified at this time.<\/p>\n<p>What the protest was about:<br \/>\n&#8211; Lang\u2019s \u201cStop the Islamic Takeover of New York City\u201d rally drew about 20 participants. The opposing \u201cDrive the Nazis Out of New York\u201d protest peaked at roughly 125 people. Clashes occurred, including pepper spray used against counterprotesters. Mamdani and his wife were not at Gracie Mansion during the incident; they were at a Brooklyn museum.<\/p>\n<p>Officials\u2019 statements:<br \/>\n&#8211; While the suspects may have been ISIS-inspired, the evidence does not currently tie their actions to the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.<br \/>\n&#8211; The FBI\u2019s Joint Terrorism Task Force is assisting the NYPD and the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office in SDNY. Authorities have paused to protect the ongoing prosecution, and some details remain unavailable.<br \/>\n&#8211; Mamdani condemned the violence and anti-Muslim bigotry, supported the right to protest, and noted Lang\u2019s rally was appalling. 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