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German citizen Abdul Ballout killed following Berlin attack search
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · The Economic Times
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Abdul Ballout
Berlin, Germany
July 2026
Original reports
Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was killed after a 24-hour search following an attack in Berlin.
Prosecutors noted his previous attempts to join the Islamic State militant group.
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/26/2026, 10:30:59 PM
Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese descent, was killed after a 24-hour search following an attack in Berlin. Prosecutors noted his previous attempts to join the Islamic State militant group.
- Earlier version 17/26/2026, 9:21:02 PM