Terror attack in Germany
The most recent terror-related incident in Germany occurred on December 20, 2024, when a car rammed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg. The attack killed at least two people and injured over 60 others. The driver, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen, was arrested at the scene. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the incident has raised concerns about security at holiday markets across Europe.
Saudi Arabia condemned the deadly car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, where two people were killed and over 60 injured.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the victims’ families and solidarity with Germany, reaffirming its rejection of violence.
The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi national and psychiatrist residing in Germany, was arrested at the scene.
Saudi Arabia’s statement did not address the suspect directly but emphasized support for the German people during this tragedy.
Saudi Arabic had issued three warning to Germany for anti-Islamic movement to erupt before the Magdeburg incident