A van ramming and stabbing incident near Berlin's Pride festival, which left one person dead and 29 injured, is suspected to be an Islamic extremist attack, according to Germany's interior minister.

Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, remains at large after driving a van into a crowd at a park near the Pride festival's closing party and allegedly attacking others with a machete.Authorities have issued a wanted notice for Ballout, warning the public to avoid direct contact with him due to his potential danger.The attack occurred during the Christopher Street Day celebration, a major LGBTQ+ event in Berlin.Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the incident as an attack on society, while police emphasized their ongoing search for the suspect.

The incident has raised concerns about security at large gatherings, with neighboring countries like the Netherlands also reviewing their measures for upcoming Pride events.The attack has left the LGBTQ+ community in shock, with organizers calling for solidarity and resilience in the face of such violence.