The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the deadly stabbing spree that occurred at a festival in Germany on Friday, resulting in three fatalities and eight injuries. The group stated that the attacker, who targeted Christians, was a 'soldier of the Islamic State' seeking to avenge Muslims in Palestine and beyond.
German authorities initially indicated that the attack appeared to be driven by terrorism, with no other apparent motive, and that the assailant was unknown to the victims. Subsequently, a second individual and a 15-year-old boy were arrested in connection to the incident. The second suspect was apprehended at a refugee residence in Solingen, near Cologne and Duesseldorf, though their identity and role in the attack have not been disclosed.
