Antisemitic Knife Attack at Berlin Holocaust Memorial Leaves Tourist Severely Injured

A 19-year-old Syrian refugee, now in custody, is accused of targeting a Spanish tourist in a religiously and politically motivated attack.

A 30-year-old Spanish tourist was stabbed at the Berlin Holocaust Memorial on Friday, sustaining life-threatening injuries but is now in stable condition after emergency surgery.
The suspect, a 19-year-old Syrian refugee, was apprehended nearby with bloodstained hands and clothing; he has been placed in pretrial detention.
Authorities report the suspect admitted planning to kill Jews, motivated by antisemitic and religious beliefs, and chose the memorial as the location for the attack.
Evidence found in the suspect's possession included a knife, a Koran, a prayer rug, and a note with religious verses dated the day of the attack.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with officials linking the attack to broader tensions involving the Middle East conflict and rising concerns over antisemitism in Germany.