The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Germany that killed three people and injured eight, six of them seriously, during a city anniversary celebration in Solingen. The attacker targeted Christians and is believed to be a soldier of the Islamic State seeking to avenge Muslims in Palestine. Authorities are still searching for the attacker, with a 15-year-old detained for possible connection to the stabbing. Police do not have a description or identity of the suspect. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed shock at the killings and called for the perpetrator to be caught and punished. Mayor Tim Kurzbach expressed sadness over the attack, mourning the victims and praying for those still fighting for their lives. Investigations are ongoing, with police stating there was no concrete threat prior to the festival. The Islamic State-run Amaq news agency released a statement confirming the attacker’s ties to the terrorist group. The city of Solingen is reeling from the tragedy, trying to come to terms with the loss of life and the impact of the attack on the community.
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