The situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Halle synagogue was previously targeted in a failed neo-Nazi attack during Yom Kippur in 2019, which resulted in the deaths of two passersby.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Switzerland for allegedly planning an attack on the Halle synagogue in Germany, as announced by German police on April 29, 2025.

The suspect, originally from Halle, was apprehended on February 27, 2025, and subsequently extradited to Germany on April 22, 2025, where he is currently in custody.

He faces charges for preparing a serious act of violence against the state and illegal possession of a firearm, as confirmed by the Halle prosecutor's office.

The suspect reportedly announced his attack plans multiple times in a Telegram chat group between July 2024 and February 2025, indicating a right-wing extremist motive.

In February 2025, he acquired a long gun as part of his preparations, although no specific date for the attack was determined.

Authorities are treating the case with high seriousness, reflecting ongoing concerns over anti-Semitic violence in Germany.

This incident follows a broader trend of increasing far-right attacks and antisemitic incidents in Germany, particularly after the escalation of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023.

Despite the evidence, the suspect denies that he was serious about carrying out the attack, claiming there was no specific date set.

Max Privorozki, chairman of the Jewish community in Halle, expressed sadness over the planned attack, noting that such threats have become a 'normal' concern for Jewish life in Germany.

During the arrest, authorities seized a functional long gun and electronic communication devices, which are still being analyzed.