EU officials are warning of a big risk of terrorist attacks during the Christmas season.
The European Home Affairs Commission, Ylva Johansson, mentioned that societal polarization from the Israel-Hamas conflict is increasing the violence risk.
The EU is allocating an extra €30m for added security. The alert follows a deadly stabbing in Paris, and German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser emphasizes the need to monitor threats and propaganda.
Hate crimes have surged in Europe since the Israel-Hamas conflict. The warning comes after a recent attack near the Eiffel Tower, where a German tourist was killed.
The suspect, previously jailed for a terror plot, pledged allegiance to ISIS.
Germany is also on high alert after detaining individuals planning attacks on Christmas markets. The source of this information is BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67624496