In a shocking incident in Solingen, Germany, a Syrian man has confessed to a knife attack that resulted in the deaths of three people and left eight others injured. The attack occurred on Friday night at a street festival celebrating the city’s 650th anniversary.
According to German police, the suspect, a 26-year-old Syrian who arrived in Germany in December 2022, surrendered to authorities and admitted responsibility for the attack. The victims included two men, aged 56 and 67, and a 56-year-old woman. All victims were reportedly stabbed in the neck. Four of the wounded remain in serious condition.
The suspect, who had been granted protected immigration status, was arrested at a hostel for asylum seekers on Saturday. Evidence linking him to the crime has been collected, and federal prosecutors are investigating potential links to terrorist organizations.
The attack took place during the “Festival of Diversity,” an event that has now been canceled. The incident has heightened security concerns in Germany, which has been on high alert for extremist attacks since the onset of the Gaza conflict on October 7.
The Islamic State’s Amaq propaganda arm claimed responsibility for the attack, labeling it as revenge for Muslims in Palestine. However, this claim has yet to be verified. German officials have warned of potential extremist motives but have not confirmed any direct links.
German leaders, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, have expressed their shock and urged national unity in the face of such violence. Faeser emphasized the need for solidarity against those who seek to sow discord.
The attack has intensified political tensions in Germany, where upcoming regional elections are expected to be influenced by the public’s reaction to such events.
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