Turkish security forces reportedly disrupted planned terrorist attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, arresting over 100 suspected operatives of the Islamic State. On Christmas Day, Turkish authorities carried out raids at 124 locations across Istanbul, apprehending 115 IS suspects, news agencies reported citing the chief prosecutor's office. Also Read | Bondi Beach terror attack: ISIS breaks silence after black flags found at sceneWhat we know about the planned terror attacks As per news agency AFP, Istanbul's prosecutor general had ordered the arrest of 137 people based on intelligence indicating targeted terror attacks planned for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera, citing the prosecutor's office, reported that these planned attacks were meant to target "non-Muslims in particular". What we know about the arrested IS suspects Of the 137 suspects whose arrests were ordered, 22 are yet to be tracked down.

Source: Mint December 26, 2025 01:00 UTC