- Anas Said was arrested on federal charges of attempting to support ISIS and plotting local attacks in the U.S.
- Said was involved in creating and spreading ISIS propaganda and managed multiple social media accounts promoting the group.
- He planned attacks targeting U.S. military personnel and specific Israeli locations, expressing intent to kill those supporting Israel.
- Said's arrest followed a confrontation with FBI agents, where he resisted arrest.
The FBI says that Anas Said,28, had been creating and spreading ISIS propaganda, including videos and images glorifying the terrorist group's violent acts. According to court documents, Said admired ISIS ideology and even attempted to travel to join the group. Said managed 11 Facebook accounts in support of ISIS and violent attacks carried out by the organization. Besides that, he planned potential attacks within the United States, targeting specific Israelis and locations.
Houston man arrested for supporting ISIS and plotting attacks
The voices in my head are fighting, one of my imaginary friends is running with scissors and 2 of my personalities have escaped.
I enjoy nightmares, when I wake up, they leave deeply valuing my reality.
I enjoy nightmares, when I wake up, they leave deeply valuing my reality.