German authorities have thwarted a planned attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin, leading to the arrest of a Libyan asylum seeker, Omar A.
The suspect, believed to be in contact with the Islamic State (IS), allegedly intended to carry out a shooting attack.
His arrest in Bernau followed a tip-off from a foreign intelligence service, which intercepted his communications with an IS member.
Despite a thorough search, no weapons were found in his residence.
The incident has heightened concerns about antisemitic and anti-Israeli terrorism in Germany, prompting calls for increased security measures.
German officials, including Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, have emphasized the critical importance of protecting Jewish and Israeli institutions amidst rising threats.
