Suche
Mein Konto
Planned terrorist attack in Berlin: 22-year-old Syrian arrested!
A 22-year-old Syrian was arrested in Neukölln after he is said to have planned a jihadist-motivated attack in Berlin.
Planned terrorist attack in Berlin: 22-year-old Syrian arrested!
A 22-year-old Syrian is in custody after being suspected of planning a jihadist-motivated attack in Berlin. The arrest, which was carried out on Saturday by a special operations team, was legitimized by an arrest warrant from the Tiergarten district court. The man is accused of preparing a serious state-endangering crime. Details about the potential target of the attack are not yet known, but the police assume that the suspect had his sights set on a target in Berlin. He is said to have planned an attack using a homemade explosive or incendiary device and had already acquired several suitable items for this purpose.
As [jüdische Allgemeine](https://www.juedische- Allgemeine.de/politik/djihadistik-motivieren-anschlag-geplant-spezialsatzkommando-nahme-mann-in-berlin-neukoelln-fest/) reports, these items and electronic storage media were seized during searches at three addresses in Neukölln and Köpenick. The investigation into the attack plans is ongoing and the evidence is currently being evaluated. There is speculation about a Christmas market as a possible destination, but the public prosecutor's office dismissed this as an unfounded assumption.
Warnings of increasing terrorist threats
The security situation in Germany remains tense. Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt urgently warns of the current terrorist threat and emphasizes the high level of danger. This situation is exacerbated by the increasing activities of jihadist groups such as the Islamic State (IS), which have been active in Germany since October 2023 with at least ten documented incidents. GdP reports that IS has recorded a total of 28 attacks and attack plans in Europe.
Günter Krings, deputy parliamentary group leader of the Union parliamentary group, also emphasizes the need to deport suspected terrorists more consistently. The threat from Sunni jihadism and organizations such as IS Khorasan (ISKP) is considered significant. The ISKP is actively recruiting young Muslims via social media and platforms such as TikTok and Telegram, which increases the challenge for the German security organs.
Extremism and terrorism in Germany
The dangers of Islamic extremism are not limited to Sunni jihadism. Other extremist groups, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, have also gained influence. The German government has already taken measures to combat Shiite extremism, such as closing the Blue Mosque in Hamburg, which was linked to Hezbollah.
In addition to the activities of IS and ISKP, organizations such as Hamas are planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets in Germany. The threats identified are part of a broader problem that endangers Western democracy in this region. Particularly alarming are the links between these organizations and radicalized individuals, which makes preventive measures difficult.
Recent developments highlight the urgency with which security authorities must respond to the growing threat. Closer cooperation and faster reactions are needed to stop potential attacks early and ensure public safety.