Huge ISIS Christmas attack thwarted as 115 suspected terrorists arrested
ISIS had issued a call to action against non-Muslims during Christmas and New Year's, Turkish officials say.
By Jon King, News Reporter
14:45, Thu, Dec 25, 2025 Updated: 14:47, Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Police in Turkey have arrested 115 suspected ISIS members in raids across Istanbul (archive image)
One hundred and fifteen suspected ISIS terror plotters have been detained in Turkey. Authorities allege the members of the Islamic State were planning to target Christmas and New Year celebrations in the country.
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that authorities received information that the extremist organisation had issued a call to action, particularly against non-Muslims during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. In a post on X, it said police raided 124 places in Istanbul and arrested 115 of the 137 suspects they were looking for. Pistols and ammo were also seized, according to the prosecutor's office.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2150492/isis-christmas-new-year-attack-thwarted
