The author of the attack carried out at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2024, was sentenced to life in prison. The attack resulted in six deaths and over 300 injured.

The Magdeburg court sentenced Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen, a 51-year-old Saudi, to life in prison on Friday for the attack carried out on December 20, 2024, when he drove an SUV into a crowd at the Christmas market, causing the death of six people and injuring over 300.

The judges recognized the particularly serious nature of the crime, making early release difficult.

Al-Abdulmohsen, known for his extremist views and sympathy for the far-right AfD party, accused the German authorities of failing to protect Saudi refugees. The prosecutor stated that the attacker acted out of a desire for revenge for a failed trial and unaddressed grievances.

This incident has intensified the debate about immigration in Germany, affecting Chancellor Olaf Scholz's image in the electoral campaign.