18-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Plot Against Israeli Embassy in Berlin
Authorities detained a Tschetschenen-born Russian at Berlin's airport over suspicions of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on the Israeli embassy.
- The suspect, an 18-year-old Russian citizen of Tschetschenen descent, was arrested on Thursday at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport while attempting to leave for Istanbul.
- Authorities allege he planned a politically motivated attack targeting the Israeli embassy in Berlin, possibly involving explosives or other weapons.
- Investigators believe the suspect had ties to the Islamic State (IS) and intended to join the group abroad for further training and resources.
- The arrest followed a tip from a foreign intelligence service, with German police conducting a coordinated operation involving federal and state security forces.
- The suspect, previously unknown to law enforcement, is now in custody under suspicion of preparing a severe act of violence endangering the state.
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