Three Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack Synagogue in Germany

Prosecutors accuse the suspects of planning an attack to disrupt Germany-Israel relations.

The main suspect, a 25-year-old German, allegedly attempted to join Islamic extremist fighters in Syria before planning the attack.
An 18-year-old German-Turkish dual national is accused of conspiring with the main suspect to target Jewish facilities in Heidelberg or Frankfurt.
The suspects allegedly intended to provoke a fatal confrontation with police and release a video criticizing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
A third suspect, also 25, is charged with aiding the main suspect by driving him to Stuttgart Airport despite knowing his plans.
The main suspect is also facing charges of attempted manslaughter for attacking a police officer during a May raid.