Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Solingen Knife Attack

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that resulted in the deaths of three people. The group stated that the attacker targeted Christians as a form of revenge for Muslims in Palestine and elsewhere.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Solingen | Updated: 25-08-2024 00:44 IST | Created: 25-08-2024 00:44 IST
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Solingen Knife Attack
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • Germany

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The attack, reported on the group's Amaq news site, was described as a targeted action against Christians.

The group referred to the attacker as a 'soldier of the Islamic State,' asserting that the attack was conducted to avenge Muslims in Palestine and globally.

German authorities are investigating the incident, which has heightened concerns over terrorism and community safety in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback