Suspicion of terrorism: IS supporters planned attack on the message in Berlin

Suspicion of terrorism: IS supporters planned attack on the message in Berlin

Berlin, Deutschland - The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has confirmed the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Libya, who is suspected of having planned attacks on the Israeli embassy in Berlin. According to information, the accused, Omar A., ​​is known as the supporter of the terrorist organization "Islamic State". He is said to have entered Germany in November 2022 and requested asylum in January 2023, but his application was rejected eight months later.

The arrest took place on Saturday evening in Bernau near Berlin. The authorities received decisive information from foreign secret services that caught information about a possible attack on the diplomatic representation of Israel. According to media reports, the suspect planned an attack with firearms to the message, which was considered possible since October 2024.

Behind the scenes, the man was involved in a messenger chat, where he is said to have exchanged information with an IS member about planning. Apartments were also searched for the arrest, including those of the accused in Bernau and a non-suspect person in the Rhein-Sieg district.

The investigation is part of a comprehensive security approach, supported by forces of the federal police and the Federal Criminal Police Office, which aim to prevent potential terrorist attacks. Omar A. will be shown to the investigative judge of the Federal Court of Justice on Sunday, where the situation of his arrest warrant will be decided.

With these developments, the state of Germany shows itself in a serious conflict with international terrorism, which not only affects the country, but also diplomatic representations. Preparations and plans of the suspect illustrate the persistent risk of which such institutions are exposed to, and raise questions about the effectiveness and reliability of the security measures. Further details on this challenging case are in an article by www.pfalz-express.de to read.