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Libyans in Bernau: plans to attack the Israeli embassy uncovered!
Libyans arrested in Berlin: Suspicion of a plan to attack the Israeli embassy, investigations by the Federal Prosecutor's Office are ongoing.
Libyans in Bernau: plans to attack the Israeli embassy uncovered!
In an explosive incident, a 28-year-old Libyan was arrested by federal prosecutors in Bernau near Berlin. He is suspected of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. This comes at a time when the security situation regarding Islamist-motivated attacks in Germany is being taken seriously.
According to the Federal Prosecutor's Office and reports in the Bild newspaper, the suspect spoke in a chat about his plans to use weapons against the Israeli embassy. However, a search of his accommodation in an asylum seekers' accommodation in Bernau did not reveal any weapon.
Information from foreign intelligence services
The arrest followed concrete information from foreign intelligence services. This information states that after the planned attack, the suspect planned to flee to his uncle in Sankt Augustin before going abroad. His uncle is currently not considered a suspect, but rather a witness.
Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann made it clear that the arrested man appeared to be particularly interested in the Israeli embassy in Berlin. He stressed that the protection of Israeli facilities in Germany is of utmost importance, especially at a time when anti-Semitic and Islamist tendencies are increasing. “We are doing everything we can to ensure that the dangerous plans of Israel haters and anti-Semitism do not come to fruition,” said Buschmann.
Federal Court of Justice decides on pre-trial detention
The Federal Prosecutor's Office will disclose further information about this incident this morning. The arrested man is expected to be brought before an investigating judge at the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe today, who will then have to decide on possible pre-trial detention. This is particularly relevant since the Federal Prosecutor's Office is responsible for Islamist-motivated terrorist acts. Federal Prosecutor General Jens Rommel has named this form of terrorism as one of the greatest threats to Germany.
The challenges in the area of internal security are also reflected in the numbers: of over 700 investigations initiated last year in the area of terrorism and state security, almost 500 related to Islamist terrorism. These facts underscore the ongoing threat and the need for strict measures to prevent such attacks.
Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor also thanked German security authorities for their efforts to ensure the security of the embassy. He points out that anti-Semitism is not just a rhetorical challenge, but also leads to global terrorist threats. Israeli embassy staff are considered particularly at risk because they are at the forefront of diplomatic activities.
For further details on this incident, how the Federal Prosecutor's Office assesses the operation and what measures will be taken next, we will have to wait for future developments. Full coverage is expected in the next few hours.