German Teen Arrested for Bomb Plot

German authorities have arrested a teenage boy suspected of planning an Islamist bomb attack, following a raid at his home in the Mainz-Bingen district. The search revealed two bayonets, four pieces of piping, and materials believed to be for creating detonators, though no explosives were found, indicating the attack was not imminent. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is believed to have been radicalized online and shared propaganda glorifying the Islamic State group. This arrest comes amid heightened security concerns in Germany following the escalation of violence linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Additionally, another teenager was previously arrested for allegedly planning an attack targeting a Christmas market, recalling past jihadist incidents in the country. Prosecutors stated that while the suspect had obtained bomb-making instructions online, there are currently no indications of a specific target or imminent threat.