Knife attack in Solingen: The accused confesses triple murder!

Knife attack in Solingen: The accused confesses triple murder!

In the process of the knife attack by Solingen, in which three people died in August 2024, the accused Issa Al H. stood his deeds. In front of the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, the 27-year-old said: "I invited serious guilt to myself. Three people died through my hand." While he gave his guilt for the murder, he was silent about the allegations of membership in the so -called Islamic State (IS) and emphasized his innocence in their claims.

The fatal attack occurred on August 23, 2024 during a city festival in Solingen when Al H.-two men between the ages of 56 and 67 and a 56-year-old woman-stated in a targeted manner from behind with a knife and called "Allahu Akbar" several times. Humanity became clear that this attack is one of the worst Islamistically motivated acts in Germany. The Federal Prosecutor's Office is now throwing triple murder and ten times attempted murder. In addition, eight other people were injured.

background of the perpetrator

Issa al H. originally comes from Deir al-Sor in Syria and previously lived in Turkey. He had entered Germany via Bulgaria to apply for an asylum application, which, however, failed due to a desired return to Bulgaria. Despite his acquaintance with Islamist-jihadist forums and the journey to join IS, there are reports that no warning signs or criminal activities were documented before the attack. Former roommates described the accused both as radicalized and as inconspicuous.

his radicalization was gradually. From 2019, Al H. began to look for IS Kambflieder on the Internet and was actively preparing for the implementation of an attack. In the weeks before the crime, he received information and instructions on Telegram from an IS-related administrator, including a checklist for carrying out assassinations.

political reactions and security policy debates

The attack has triggered intensive political discussions about internal security and possible deportations in Germany. The state parliament in Düsseldorf has set up an investigation committee to investigate the failed deportation of Al H.. Political representatives require stricter measures against Islamist terrorism and the review of asylum procedures, in particular those that affect potentially endangered persons.

In the context of Islamist threats, the incident in Solingen is a worrying increase in such attacks. According to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the dangers from Islamist terrorism in Germany have increased noticeably, especially after the last events in the Gaza conflict. In recent years there have been numerous documented attacks, with IS still being a remarkable threat that also affects security in Germany.

The currently running process has set 22 days of negotiations by September 24th. Experts agree that increased attention to the radicalization processes and the integration of returnees from war areas is necessary to prevent similar scenarios in the future. Cond -plaintiffs, including members of the victims and injuries, pursue the process carefully, which is already shaped by the brutal character of the crime and the tragic consequences for society.

For more information about this case and the general situation (see tagesschau.de and constitutional protection.de ).