German Citizens behind ISIL Suicide Bombings in Syria, Iraq

Eight German citizens have been confirmed to be behind the suicide attacks carried out in Syria and Iraq on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group, Tagesspiegel reported Wednesday, citing sources in the German security services.

One German suicide bomber blew himself up in the Iraqi city of Qara Tapa on Sunday, killing 58 people. According to the newspaper, it was the eighth attack made by German citizens fighting for the ISIL, RIA Novosti reported.

At least three German nationals earlier resided in the most populous state of Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, while another bomber lived in Hesse.

Many foreign fighters from the European Union, the United States and Canada are believed to be fighting for the terrorist group.

According to the US State Department, about 12,000 foreigners have joined the extremists fighting against government forces in Syria since the start of the conflict.

The ISIL Takfiri terrorists currently control parts of Syria and Iraq. They have threatened all communities, including Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds, Christians, Ezadi Kurds and others, as they continue their atrocities in Iraq.

Senior Iraqi officials have blamed Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and some Persian Gulf Arab states for the growing terrorism in their country.

The ISIL has links with Saudi intelligence and is believed to be indirectly supported by the Israeli regime.