A dual US-German citizen has been deported from Israel to the US after allegedly trying to burn down the US embassy in Tel Aviv, American officials say.

Joseph Neumayer, 28, was first arrested in Israel after his backpack, which allegedly contained explosive devices, was found near the embassy. After being sent to the US, he was met on Sunday by officials at New York's John F Kennedy Airport.

He appeared in court the same day and was being held in jail, the US justice department said.

"This defendant is charged with planning a devastating attack targeting our embassy in Israel, threatening death to Americans, and President Trump's life," said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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