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Deadly Car Attack at Magdeburg Christmas Market: New Details Emerge

A 50-year-old Saudi doctor drove into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, killing five, including a child, and injuring over 200, prompting national mourning.

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Updated: Dec 21st, 2024, 2:27 PM ET

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On December 20, 2024, Taleb A., a 50-year-old Saudi doctor living in Germany, drove into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, resulting in five fatalities, including a 9-year-old, and over 200 injuries. Many were left in critical condition, leading to increased security measures nationwide. Taleb's motives are still under investigation, with suggestions of dissatisfaction over the treatment of Saudi refugees in Germany. His online posts reflected anti-Islam sentiments and support for far-right groups. The attack evoked memories of past extremist incidents in Germany, prompting mournings and cancellations of Christmas events across the country.

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