205 injured (41 in serious condition)

The Saudi suspect in last night's attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, is an anti-Islam activist who had shared pro-Israel content on social media following the October 7 attacks. The Wall Street Journal reports it. According to the newspaper, the man ran a website and social media channels where he warned against Islam and discussed women's rights. He also reportedly showed support for Germany's far-right anti-immigration AfD party.

The attack on Magdeburg? «It's not the first time this has happened around Christmas. I cannot help but give my utmost solidarity to the entire German people. It's a topic we've been dealing with for years. We must be careful about how we manage our policies and how we manage to guarantee the safety of our citizens. Therefore, this is also a matter that concerns the issue of safety.” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this on the sidelines of the North-South summit in Saariselkä in Finland, commenting on the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany.

Police in Magdeburg are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information about the attack on the Christmas market last night. In a post on A helpline has also been set up for people seeking information on their loved ones. Meanwhile, local authorities are advising residents to avoid the attack area. In a post on X, the official account of the municipality of Magdeburg states that “the entire area” around the market is cordoned off. Meanwhile, the next morning appears calm in the area of ​​the accident. A live feed accessed by the BBC shows cars passing by, police tape covering the entrances to the Christmas market, vans and police cars lined up in front of the Christmas lights, as officers carefully monitor the scene.