DETROIT (VINnews) — Federal authorities arrested seven people Wednesday on a 10-count indictment alleging they carried out a coordinated campaign of threats and vandalism targeting University of Michigan officials and businesses because of their ties to Israel.

According to the indictment, the suspects, described as college-aged adults, engaged in a series of criminal acts beginning in March 2024 and continuing through April 2025. Prosecutors allege the group sought to pressure university leaders and other institutions to sever relationships with Israel.

🚨 Early this morning, @FBI and partners arrested 7 individuals on a 10 count indictment for allegedly targeting University of Michigan leaders and businesses in the Eastern Michigan region with violent threats and attacks.

The indictment alleges that after the October 7, 2023…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 10, 2026

Authorities said the defendants allegedly vandalized homes and property, spray-painted messages including “Intifada” and “Free Palestine,” left threatening notes, and damaged residences. In some cases, investigators allege chemical-filled jars were thrown through windows of occupied homes.

Federal officials said several incidents occurred on Oct. 7, 2024, the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel. Prosecutors allege one suspect targeted the Jewish Federation in Bloomfield Township, while another allegedly vandalized the home of the University of Michigan president.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrests, crediting investigators from the FBI’s Detroit field office and other law enforcement partners for conducting a lengthy investigation.

The defendants have been charged with conspiracy and transmitting threats in interstate and foreign commerce. Court proceedings are ongoing.