Iran reportedly plotted to assassinate German politician Volker Beck and Jewish leader Josef Schuster
German Green Party politician Volker Beck and Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, were specific targets of a murder plot planned by Iran. In an interview, Beck discusses the threat to Germany, to Jews, and to himself personally. He states that he trusted the professionalism of the police in handling the situation. The plot highlights ongoing antisemitic and political violence risks in Germany.
Key facts
- Volker Beck is a Green Party politician in Germany.
- Josef Schuster is president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany.
- Both were concrete targets of a murder plot planned by Iran.
- The plot was reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- Beck expressed trust in police professionalism.
- The interview covers the threat to Germany and Jews.
- The plot is described as an antisemitic attack.
- The article was published on Süddeutsche Zeitung's culture section.
Entities
Institutions
- Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
- Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
Locations
- Germany
- Iran