Selen's threat assessment Counterintelligence reform

Oct 5

After Henrichmann’s introduction, Selen quotes Dobrindt and describes an explosive-drone attempt against a parked Antonov at Leipzig, saying its trail leads clearly to Russia. He argues that hybrid attacks already threaten sovereignty and population safety, identifies Russian espionage, sabotage, killing operations and possible organized-crime proxies, and advocates operational counterintelligence. He also warns of high international-terrorism risks and violence against Jewish and Israeli institutions, citing HAYI’s claims of March–April arsons while leaving state, non-state and criminal links as possibilities. He describes recruitment and violence among increasingly young jihadist and extremist actors. Explaining detection, disruption and prevention, he reports more than 100 GAZ Hybrid meetings, a double-digit number of operational cases and some prosecutor takeovers. He cites a Munich arson in early September as a case in which cooperation with Bavarian authorities and arrests prevented serious harm. He urges modern capabilities, national and international cooperation and reform, preserving his claims and uncertainties rather than establishing judicial responsibility.

Selen warns at the hearing that international conflicts fuel violence against Jewish and Israeli institutions. He cites HAYI’s claimed March–April arsons and leaves possible state, non-state and criminal connections uncertain. Asked about ideological convergence, he says Gaza catalyzed links between dogmatic left-wing and foreign-linked extremists, distinguishes autonomist pro-Israel tendencies and identifies PFLP and Young Struggle interaction in demonstrations. He argues that these settings have made antisemitism more openly acceptable. These are attributed threat and mobilization assessments, not proof of one coordinated network or a finding about all Gaza protesters.