Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert to top level
- The terrorist attack in Brussels resulted in the death of two Swedish nationals, prompting Belgium to raise its terror alert to the highest level. The assailant claimed to be from the Islamic State and expressed his motive in a video on social media.
- The shooting is believed to have targeted two soccer supporters during a Euro 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden. Witnesses reported that the shooter shouted "Allahu Akbar" before opening fire.
- The incident occurred amidst heightened tension in several European nations due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The shooting has prompted increased vigilance and concern.
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Shaken Swedes start heading home after two fans shot dead in Brussels
STOCKHOLM : Shocked Swedes are starting to make their way home from Brussels following the fatal shooting of two fans of the national soccer team by a suspected Islamist militant on Monday ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifying clash with Belgium. The game was first suspended and then abandoned at halftime a
Brussels gunman who killed two Swedes shot dead by police
Brussels gunman who killed two Swedes shot dead by police A Tunisian gunman suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels died on Tuesday after being shot by police in a cafe, while Sweden's prime minister said Europe must bolster security to protect itself. The 45-year-old attacker, who identified himself as a member of Islamic State and claimed responsibility in a video posted online, is also suspected of wounding another Swedish…
Suspected gunman who killed two Swedes in terror attack dies in hospital
The shooting comes at a time of heightened security concerns in Europe linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, though a Belgian federal prosecutor said there was no evidence that the attacker had any link to the recent renewed conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants, but he was inspired by the Islamic State
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