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A Saudi national, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, drove into a German Christmas market, killing five and injuring 200, sparking far-right narratives about Islamist terrorism and immigration.

However, al-Abdulmohsen was Islamophobic and aligned with Germany’s far-right AfD party. His past posts criticized both Islam and immigration.

While officials have not confirmed a motive, far-right figures initially framed the attack as Islamist terrorism, then pivoted to anti-immigration rhetoric when his beliefs surfaced.

Critics accuse the AfD and others of exploiting the tragedy, while concerns grow over social media’s role in amplifying extremist ideologies.

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[-] Frozengyro@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

If these people hadn't immigrated here, we wouldn't have to senselessly murder them!

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