Minister says lack of Muslim integration in Europe behind terror attacks

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says he doubts the devastating bombing in Manchester will have any impact on European counterterrorism tactics because of the continent’s “politically correct” character.

Liberman says every bombing in Europe results in much talk, but little action. He tells Israel’s Army Radio the problem is extremism among Muslim youths who are not integrated into society.

He tells the radio station that nothing will change until these residents are ready to adopt “universal, European values.”

At least 22 people were killed in Monday evening’s attack at an Ariana Grande concert. The bomber, Salman Abedi, was UK-born and of Libyan descent. The official threat level in Britain has since been raised to its highest point.

Liberman adds that Israel and Britain enjoy close intelligence cooperation and Jerusalem offered its assistance following the attack.

— with AP