(Update) Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concerts Cancelled Amid Islamic Terror Plot Foiled by Austrian Police

Tuesday, August 8

The Albanian-language newspaper Kercova.net has identified the 19-year-old from North Macedonia who planned to kill Taylor Swift fans outside the stadium in Vienna by running them down and then attacking them with a machete and knife.

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Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated concerts in Vienna, scheduled for August 8-10, 2024, have been abruptly canceled following the arrest of two Muslims suspected of planning jihad massacres targeting the events. Austrian authorities uncovered the plot, leading to a swift cancellation to ensure the safety of fans and the public.

Austrian police detained two suspects, including a 19-year-old who had pledged allegiance to ISIS. The main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, Lower Austria, about an hour from Vienna, and chemical substances were found at his residence. Another individual, also radicalized online, was arrested in Vienna. Both were allegedly planning to carry out an attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, where about 65,000 spectators were expected at each show​.

A Troubling Pattern of Islamist Attacks on Concerts

This foiled plot is part of a disturbing trend of Islamist extremists targeting concerts and large gatherings to maximize casualties and spread terror. Notable attacks include:

1. Manchester Arena Bombing (2017): During an Ariana Grande concert, an Islamic suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 22 people and injuring over 800. This jihad attack was carried out by Salman Abedi, a British national of Libyan descent who had been radicalized online​.
2. Bataclan Theatre Attack (2015): Coordinated attacks in Paris by ISIS jihadis included a massacre at the Bataclan Theatre during an Eagles of Death Metal concert. Ninety people were killed in this Islamic attack, part of a broader jihad attack that claimed 130 lives across Paris​.

The Growing Threat and Call for Action

Authorities often portray these jihadis as having been moderate Muslims who only turned to extremism after encountering radical content online. This narrative begs the question: if their Islamic teachings were truly moderate, why did they succumb to extremist influences so easily? It appears unlikely that officials are considering this crucial issue and its broader implications.

The disruption of the Vienna Islamic terror plot is another reminder of the ongoing threat posed by Islam. The Muslim suspects’ intentions to target Taylor Swift’s concerts highlight the need for heightened security measures across the country due to the threat of Islam. This incident reinforces concerns about the influence of Islamic terrorist groups online.

The Muslim suspects’ focus on Taylor Swift’s concerts indicates a deliberate strategy to target symbols of Western culture and mass gatherings to instill fear and chaos. Fans were disappointed in the decision to cancel the concerts, but safety remains paramount. Barracuda Music, the concert promoter, announced that all tickets would be automatically refunded within ten days.

These recurrent attacks are seen as a direct consequence of lenient immigration policies, mainly Islamic immigration. Muslim immigrants continue to pose a major threat to national security. There is a pressing need to close the borders to sharia-adherent immigrants, enhanced surveillance, and more robust counter-terrorism strategies to prevent Islamic attacks.