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  1. Abdul Ballout previously attempted to join the Islamic State.

Suspect Abdul Ballout, linked to the Islamic State, was arrested in Lebanon and returned to Germany following an attack in Berlin.

5 reports, 5 independent Updated Jul 28
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Suspect Abdul Ballout, linked to the Islamic State, was arrested in Lebanon and returned to Germany following an attack in Berlin.

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  1. Ballout's family is from Lebanon, though he was born in Germany.1 source
  2. Ballout, linked to IS, was arrested in Lebanon and returned to Germany after being connected to a Berlin attack.1 source

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