Saudi doctor behind deadly Magdeburg attack was known right-wing extremist
A 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia, who committed an attack in Magdeburg, left disturbing traces of his activities on social media. The newspaper "Spiegel" cites the man's hate-filled posts, which were made following his attack at the holiday market on Friday.
The perpetrator of the attack in Magdeburg claimed he was being persecuted by the German police due to prejudices against immigrants, while simultaneously supporting the right-wing party AfD.
The left are crazy. We need AfD to protect the police from them, — he wrote on the X platform.
The attack in Magdeburg resulted in the deaths of five people and left many injured. The perpetrator, Taleb A., a psychiatrist, was known for his criticism of Islam and support for the AfD. His posts were extremely aggressive and filled with hatred toward Germans. In August 2024, he wrote in Arabic that if they wanted war, they would have it.
His posts also contained threats and accusations against the German authorities of persecution. The man also posted controversial photos and videos, indicating his radicalization.
Accused Germans of persecution. Saudi Arabia warned them
Taleb A. had been living in Germany since 2006. Initially, he worked in a correctional facility in Bernburg and was not known to the authorities at that time. Before the attack, Saudi Arabia had reportedly warned Germany of the potential threat. The motives of Taleb A. remain unclear.
His actions sparked international outrage, and the global community expressed solidarity with Germany. Media outlets like "Spiegel" and "Welt" point to serious mental health issues of the perpetrator, which could have been a motive for the attack.
