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alleged plot to assault Israeli embassy: charges have been brought forth

Preparing to carry out an assault on the Israeli embassy?
Preparing to carry out an assault on the Israeli embassy?

In a significant development, German prosecutors have charged a Russian national, identified only as Akhmad E., for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin and attempting to join the Islamic State (IS) group in Pakistan for military training.

The arrest of the 18-year-old male suspect took place at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in February, as he was trying to board a flight to Pakistan. The indictment, filed in August, alleges that Akhmad E. had planned an attack on the Israeli embassy, but was unable to carry out the act due to the inability to acquire necessary components for a bomb.

According to the prosecutors, Akhmad E. had obtained bomb-making instructions online and had also translated IS propaganda into Russian and Chechen. He is further accused of financing his trip by selling expensive smartphones obtained through contracts.

It is important to note that the alleged attack on the Israeli embassy was not carried out. The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Berlin has filed charges against Akhmad E., accusing him of being a supporter of the Islamic State.

The case now awaits a court decision on proceeding to trial. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism and the vigilance required to maintain security in our cities.

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