Syrian Man Targets German Government Buildings Over Gaza Conflict

The man, detained twice in three days, sought to speak with Chancellor Scholz and is under investigation for property damage.

A 48-year-old Syrian man was detained twice in Berlin after damaging government buildings, including the Federal Chancellery and the Interior Ministry.
The man reportedly sought a meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the Gaza conflict but was denied access on both occasions.
On Friday, he damaged the Interior Ministry's gate with a stone, and on Sunday, he threw a bag containing feces and a stone at the Federal Chancellery's facade.
Authorities revealed that the man is in Germany illegally and is wanted for prior offenses, including fraud and resisting police, but he was released after both incidents due to a lack of grounds for detention.
The Berlin State Security is investigating the incidents, with questions raised about the decision to release the man despite his criminal history and aggressive actions.