The toll is rising from the Christmas market attack in Germany.

The incident in Magdeburg, Germany, where a person drove their car into a crowd, is resulting in an increasing toll. The number of fatalities has risen to 5, while more than 200 injuries have been reported.

IDENTITY OF THE ATTACKER REVEALED

The attacker, who carried out the incident, was taken into custody by the police, and there was curiosity about their identity. According to information reported in the German press, it was revealed that the attacker is a doctor who has been living in Bernburg, Germany, since 2006 and works in psychotherapy at a clinic. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Taleb A., is reported to have come to the country from Saudi Arabia.

HAS POSTED ANTI-ISLAMIC CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

Information shared by the German press regarding the attacker indicates that the 50-year-old perpetrator has been living in Germany since 2006 and has permanent residency in the country, works as a physician in Bernburg, and has made posts on social media showing "concern about the rise of Islam in Germany."

HAS ALSO SHARED A SO-CALLED GREAT ISRAEL MAP

The suspect, who has made social media posts supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and other far-right anti-Islam movements in Europe, has also drawn attention by sharing a so-called great Israel map that partially includes Turkish territories.

According to the German press, before the suspect's X account was suspended after the attack, it was recorded that a rifle was visible in the cover photo, and in the profile information, the suspect accused Germany of "hunting Saudi refugees" both inside and outside the country and "wanting to Islamize Europe," and "held the German nation responsible for the execution of Socrates."

TWO TURKS INJURED IN THE ATTACK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that two Turkish citizens were injured in the attack that took place in Germany. It was reported that the citizens receiving treatment in the hospital are not in life-threatening condition.

TURKEY CONDEMNED THE ATTACK

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. In a written statement regarding the attack, the Ministry expressed, "We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which is considered a deliberate attack according to initial assessments. We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We strongly condemn this attack and hope that the reasons behind it will be clarified as soon as possible and that the possible perpetrators will be brought to justice. We emphasize that we stand by Germany on this painful day."

SAUDI ARABIA'S SUPPORT FOR GERMANY

Saudi Arabia also condemned the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg and stated that they are in "solidarity" with Germany. In a statement made on the social media account of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was expressed that the Riyadh government is "in solidarity with the German people and the families of the victims" and emphasized their rejection of violence.