Syrian Man Arrested in Germany for Allegedly Plotting Machete Attack on Soldiers

The 27-year-old suspect planned to target Bundeswehr soldiers during their lunch break in Hof, aiming to incite fear and instability.

The suspect, a 27-year-old Syrian man, was arrested on Thursday in Munich for allegedly planning an attack on German soldiers in Hof, Bavaria.
Authorities say the man acquired two machetes and intended to kill as many soldiers as possible during their lunch break in a public space.
The arrest follows a recent knife attack in Solingen, where another Syrian asylum-seeker killed three people and wounded eight, heightening security concerns.
In response to rising threats and political pressure, Germany has reintroduced temporary border controls across all nine neighboring countries for six months.
The German government is facing criticism for its handling of immigration and security, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gaining political traction.