Shock in Berlin: Arrest warrant issued against IS attack suspects!

Shock in Berlin: Arrest warrant issued against IS attack suspects!

On November 3, 2025, the Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office announced that a 22-year-old Syrian was arrested on suspicion of planning a jihadist-motivated attack. An investigating judge at the Tiergarten district court immediately executed an arrest warrant. The man was caught by police on Saturday and could possibly be responsible for a dangerous, subversive act. The exact details about the possible location of the attack remain under wraps.

The suspect attracted attention on social media by spreading propaganda from the terrorist organization IS. This development comes at a time when Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt is warning of a high risk of terrorism in Germany. He emphasizes that although the threat remains abstract, it must be taken very seriously.

Alarm situation in Germany

The risk of Islamist terrorism remains high in Germany. According to the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, around 28,280 people are currently potentially Islamist-motivated, including around 9,540 who are viewed as violence-oriented. What is particularly worrying is that since 2011, over 1,150 people from Germany have traveled to conflict areas such as Syria and Iraq. Many of these returnees could pose a serious threat because they have received military training.

In addition, the list of attacks in Germany is alarmingly long. From attacks in cities such as Solingen, Mannheim and Duisburg, all of which are considered to be IS attacks, it is clear that the danger was never averted. For example, on August 23, 2024, three people were killed and eight injured in Solingen, a devastating example of Islamist terror.

Context and outlook

The situation is further influenced by geopolitical developments, particularly in the Middle East. Following the recent HAMAS attacks against Israel, the threat to Israeli and Jewish targets in Germany has increased significantly. Observers warn that organizations such as IS and its regional offshoot ISPK continue to keep an eye on attack targets in Germany. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution makes it clear that the situation is serious and increased efforts to combat terrorism are necessary.

Given these circumstances, it is important to maintain vigilance and act together against the threats. The public is called upon to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to prevent another attack.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen how the threat situation will develop. It is clear that everyone, from security authorities to society to political decision-makers, is required to work together to ensure security in Germany.

For further information about the current threat situation and statistics, you can download the reports Deutschlandfunk, Minha Conexão and Protection of the Constitution read up.