Attack at Brussels Airport and Metro Killed 32 People; Injured over 300

Country: Belgium

Date of incident: March 22, 2016


ISIS took responsibility for three coordinated suicide bombings in Brussels: two at Zaventem Airport and one at Maalbeek metro station which killed 32 people from around the world and injured over 300. The Islamic State announced "By the grace of Allah and His gratitude alone, a security detachment from the soldiers of the Caliphate, may Allah dignify it and support it, launched to target Crusader Belgium..."

References the term "Crusader" by ISIS is generally recognized as referring to Christians or perceived Christian nations. The terrorist group went on to say, "Allah conquered through the hands of our brothers and cast in the hearts of the Crusaders fear and terror in the very heart of their land." Sources: Washington Post and BBC