Summary
A Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five people, including a child, and injuring over 200.
The 50-year-old suspect, who had lived in Germany for nearly two decades, expressed anti-Islam views and supported far-right politics. Authorities believe he acted alone.
The attack shocked Germany, prompting other towns to cancel Christmas markets and increasing security measures nationwide.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz mourned the victims, and a memorial service is planned. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack, calling it a tragedy.
He acted because he fell for rightwing propaganda…
It doesn’t matter if he “acted alone” when thousand (millions?) of other people are listening to the same people spread the same propaganda. There’s gonna be the same result, it’s a matter of “when” not “if”.
“Acted alone” pretty much always means stochastic terrorism. Very few people radicalize themselves.