On Monday night, two Swedish nationals were fatally shot and another person was injured in central Brussels. A man claiming to be a member of the Islamic State posted a video online, taking responsibility for the attack. The suspected assailant fled the scene just as a football match between Belgium and Sweden was about to begin, leading to a large manhunt and an increase in Belgium’s terror alert level. Belgian authorities stated that there is no evidence connecting the attacker to the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants. The motive for the attack is believed to be the Swedish nationality of the victims. The attacker, identifying himself as Abdesalem Al Guilani, declared in the video that he is a fighter for Allah. The injured victim, a taxi driver, is in stable condition. The Belgian Prime Minister expressed condolences to Sweden and emphasized the joint effort in fighting terrorism. Swedish citizens in Belgium will receive text messages urging vigilance and compliance with Belgian authorities’ instructions. The investigation is being handled by a federal prosecutor, as a potential terrorist motive is suspected. One Belgian newspaper suggests that the victims may have been soccer supporters attending the match between Belgium and Sweden. The match was suspended at halftime due to security concerns. The shooting occurred amidst increased security concerns in Europe related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. France is deploying additional troops following a fatal stabbing incident described as “barbaric Islamic terrorism.” Video footage of the Brussels attack shows a man firing multiple shots before fleeing the scene. Witnesses reported hearing the assailant shout “Allahu Akbar.” The attacker’s recorded message expressed his allegiance to the Islamic State and claimed responsibility for killing three Swedes. France is strengthening border controls with Belgium in response to the attack. The Belgian crisis center has advised the public to avoid unnecessary trips in the capital.
Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels; Belgium raises terror alert to top level
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