Security authorities are investigating a suspected plot to attack the Israeli embassy in Berlin, following the arrest of an 18-year-old Chechen national at Berlin's BER airport on February 21, 2025.

Further investigations are being conducted in collaboration with state and federal security agencies, although specific details about the connections between the detained individuals and the suspect remain undisclosed.

Investigators believe the case has an Islamist background, as confirmed by multiple news outlets.

A police union spokesperson has warned that Berlin remains a target for international terrorism, especially with the upcoming federal elections on February 25, 2025.

Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism commissioner in Brandenburg, expressed alarm over the potential Islamist attack, recalling a recent incident in Munich.

Brandenburg's police vice president, Jan Müller, emphasized their commitment to using all legal means to protect the public from threats.

Authorities are on heightened alert due to recent violent incidents, including a car attack in Munich, and previous plans to target Israeli institutions in Germany.

The suspect, who resides in Potsdam, has been placed in pre-trial detention, although details regarding the seriousness of the attack preparations remain unclear.

The arrest was executed by a coordinated effort involving special forces, police officers, and the Berlin police, following a tip-off.

Currently, no further information regarding the context or possible motivations for the attack can be provided.

Ongoing investigations are focusing on the residences of three suspects to gather more evidence regarding the attack plan.

Authorities conducted a search of an apartment in Potsdam linked to the suspect, discovering a suspicious object that is set to be safely neutralized.