Migrant caught at border admitted terrorist plans to 'make a bomb' in US
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Migrant Apprehended at Border Confesses to Plotting Bomb Attack in the U.S.

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A 22-year-old Lebanese man, Basel Bassel Ebbadi, was recently apprehended while trying to cross the border near El Paso, Texas. He confessed to being a Hezbollah member with plans to construct a bomb in New York. Ebbadi revealed his seven years of training and four years of active duty with Hezbollah, focusing on jihad and targeting non-Muslims.

Watch as numerous migrants breach the border wall, capturing the moment with selfies, highlighting the ongoing issue of mass illegal crossings.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent vigilantly watches for migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Sasabe, Arizona. Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has been involved in attacks against Israel, following a significant Hamas-led assault.

Ebbadi expressed a desire to leave Hezbollah, stating his reluctance to harm others, but acknowledged the difficulty of exiting the group. After making threats, he was isolated and referred to the Tactical Terrorism Response Team (TTRT) and is now marked for deportation, though his destination remains uncertain.

Mexican authorities recently seized a cloned U.S. Border Patrol vehicle after noticing suspicious activities nearby. The surge at the southern border continues to challenge, with border agents encountering an increasing number of individuals on the terror watchlist.

The debate over border security intensifies in Washington, with Republicans blaming the Biden administration and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the chaos. The White House, however, points to failed bipartisan legislation efforts as a missed opportunity to address the crisis.

A view of the border in El Paso, Texas, showcases the ongoing struggle with border security. For more updates, download the Fox News app. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reveals a record number of border encounters, with December figures significantly surpassing previous years. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has yet to comment on these developments.