German authorities have thwarted a potential terrorist attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin, arresting a 28-year-old Libyan suspect, Omar A.

, in Bernau.

The suspect, believed to be linked to the Islamic State (IS), allegedly planned a shooting attack on the embassy.

The arrest followed a tip-off from a foreign intelligence service, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.

The German government has emphasized the ongoing high threat level to Jewish and Israeli institutions, with increased security measures in place.

Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and other officials have called for enhanced powers for domestic intelligence agencies to better address such threats.

The incident underscores the critical need for vigilance and robust security measures to protect vulnerable communities.