If it's Islamic Terrorism, it makes sense (???) for them since Spain once was invaded by muslims and getting it "back" is one of their goals. Barcelona was never part of the region, but then again that's not what matters for people these days.
Yes, it seems like it. The police killed them before they could do it. What is not clear is if they killed all five or only four. A Spanish TV news channel just said they killed all five but other sources claim there is one still alive. Hmm
Sounds like a nonsense explanation to me tbqh
High and persistent youth unemployment sounds much more plausible
Sounds like a nonsense explanation to me tbqh
High and persistent youth unemployment sounds much more plausible
If the terrorists are from Spain, sure (and still doubt that's the reason).
We have had Islamic terrorist attacks based on the reason I wrote earlier, before, so it's not nonsense.
If it's Islamic Terrorism, it makes sense (???) for them since Spain once was invaded by muslims and getting it "back" is one of their goals. Barcelona was never part of the region, but then again that's not what matters for people these days.
Eh, don't know really. As far as I know, they haven't said who the terrorists were, but the van attack earlier and this one (and hopefully that's it...) are probably somewhat connected so the chances of it being something religion-related is more probable.Ok, I didn't know that.
But did the attackers in these cases grow up in Spain, even if they happened to be Muslim? If so, the cause I suggested was still likely a very important contributing factor
As I said earlier, it's not like they realistically expect to get it back. They just use it as one more reason to target Spain.Seems far fetched, how can they claim Spain with with scattered attacks? This is to spread Terror pure an simple, Daesh are crumbling, brave men/women in Iraq are pulverising them, experts seem to believe this is a desperate (still deadly) attempt to let the world know they're still a significant threat.
There are tons of Spanish youth who are unemployed and don't turn to Islamist attacks.
Sounds like a nonsense explanation to me tbqh
High and persistent youth unemployment sounds much more plausible
If it's Islamic Terrorism, it makes sense (???) for them since Spain once was invaded by muslims and getting it "back" is one of their goals. Barcelona was never part of the region, but then again that's not what matters for people these days.
Eh, don't know really. As far as I know, they haven't said who the terrorists were, but the van attack earlier and this one (and hopefully that's it...) are probably somewhat connected so the chances of it being something religion-related is more probable.
As I said earlier, it's not like they realistically expect to get it back. They just use it as one more reason to target Spain.
High and persistent youth unemployment is less of a thing in the UK, France, and Germany, but tragically this still happens
ISIS does not operate like a regular army, and this wasn't centrally planned by a hyerarchy.That doesnt sound like a strong motive (if there is one), they cant even secure regions in ME, let alone coming after Spain.
I'm sure high and persistent youth unemployment is present in certain burbs in UK, France and Germany.
Don't think this is the reason at all. ISIS declared war on a bunch of countries that carry or help carry attacks against them. Spain is one of the countries that help the coalition.
That doesnt sound like a strong motive (if there is one), they cant even secure regions in ME, let alone coming after Spain.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-AndalusWhy would they be going after Spain?
It is one of their few reasons at least. Again, not like they expect to accomplish anything, but more like "and about you, Spain. We owned you before, so you get shit as well". The ISIS declaring war on countries that carry or help carry attacks is also a motive, definitely. I don't think what I said is not a thing anymore (it used to be at least back some 10 years ago).
Why would they be going after Spain?
They'll be fine. Places that have been attacked usually have really good security measurements for a while after that. So you shouldn't be worried at all.wow my parents are going to this resort in 2 weeks.
Why would they be going after Spain?
Why would they be going after Spain?
Oh man. I was at school that day and we were wondering why a few classmates didn't arrive yet. Thankfully none was hurt, but two of them were one train behind the one that exploded, and a few other classmates were on a line where they had to change trains at that station. What a hot mess..Nothing new unfortunately, for example...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Madrid_train_bombings
In few minutes we are going to make several controlled explosions in #Cambrils. If you hear detonations DO NOT be alarmed, are controlled!
Most of Spain was under control of the muslims in the year 711. The reconquista (conquer back) process started in the north of Spain in 722. It took until 1492 to take back the whole Iberian peninsula. Now ISIS wants Spain back for them.Why would they be going after Spain?
Most of Spain was under control of the muslims in the year 711. The reconquista (conquer back) process started in the north of Spain in 722. It took until 1492 to take back the whole Iberian peninsula. Now ISIS wants Spain back for them.
Why would they be going after Spain?
Sounds like a nonsense explanation to me tbqh
High and persistent youth unemployment sounds much more plausible
Glad this attack was pretty much stopped before it spiraled out of control.
Easier target?
If it's Islamic Terrorism, it makes sense (???) for them since Spain once was invaded by muslims and getting it "back" is one of their goals. Barcelona was never part of the region, but then again that's not what matters for people these days.
How does that explain individuals who are unemployed and not Islamic?
Spain was attacked because it was a soft Western target full of tourists. Let's keep this simple despite the history.
Why would they be going after Spain?
Why would they be going after Spain?
They are always local, they attack where it's easiest and that's close from home. They don't come from the middle east to attack, ISIS there has no clue who these guys actually are or what and when they plan. In France they are French, in England English and the same in Spain.
"Reclaiming" lost territory.
Well France has had them travel from Belgium. Last attack in the UK, two of the three were from outside, Italians did warn the UK he was coming.