Political parties like the AfD and BSW are gaining traction, calling for a stronger political response to crimes committed by refugees.

A 27-year-old Syrian man, identified as Mohammad K., was arrested in Bavaria for allegedly planning a machete attack targeting Bundeswehr soldiers.

The suspect reportedly acquired two machetes, each about 40 centimeters long, intending to carry out the attack as an act of revenge related to the Gaza conflict.

The planned attack was set to take place in the city center of Hof, which is home to a Bundeswehr military barracks.

Authorities apprehended the suspect on September 12, 2024, following a tip-off about his intentions, and a detention order was issued the next morning.

The police had alerted the Oberfranken barracks about the potential threat before the suspect's arrest, advising soldiers to limit their movements outside the barracks.

Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann noted that chatter about planned attacks often circulates among potential Islamic terrorists, underscoring the importance of community vigilance.

In response to rising security concerns, the current coalition government has acknowledged the need for a more decisive immigration policy to address uncontrolled immigration issues.

The thwarted attack serves as a wake-up call for the government to expedite efforts in addressing migration-related challenges and enhance public safety.

The Munich public prosecutor's office has characterized Mohammad K. as a supporter of radical Islamic ideology, although he was not previously known as an extremist in Germany.

This arrest comes in the wake of a deadly attack on August 23 in Solingen, where three people were killed and eight injured, attributed to another Syrian asylum-seeker.

Authorities believe the risk of Islamist attacks has intensified following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023.