Berlin’s gay community reported growing sense of insecurity before Islamist‑terror attack

A woman was killed in Berlin in an incident officials described as Islamist terrorism. The killing shocked the city’s gay community. A woman was killed in Berlin in an incident officials described as Islamist terrorism. The killing shocked the city’s gay community.

Members of the community had already felt increasingly unsafe before the attack. The community has faced a surge in threats in recent months. Threats have originated from extremist groups, including the far right. The recent killing underscores those existing fears.

Officials labeled the act as Islamist terrorism. Observers call for stronger protection for vulnerable groups in Berlin.