(TJV NEWS)  A Palestinian-Syrian migrant previously responsible for a brutal knife attack in The Hague is now under renewed criminal investigation in the Netherlands after allegedly stabbing a Jewish man in the neck — an act authorities are treating as attempted murder with a terrorist motive. The details were reported by De Telegraaf, which cited sources close to the investigation.

De islam hoort niet bij Nederland. Radicale moslims evenmin. pic.twitter.com/Mw4bhtqLNP

— Geert Wilders (@geertwilderspvv) May 13, 2025

The suspect, identified as Malek F., carried out the attack on April 6 within the recreation area of the Mesdag TBS clinic in Groningen, where he was undergoing mandatory psychiatric treatment. According to De Telegraaf, F. approached the victim from behind and inflicted a deep neck wound, eerily resembling his violent behavior during a 2018 stabbing spree.

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confirmed to De Telegraaf that F. was arrested later that same day. A spokesperson said, “We suspect him of attempted murder with a terrorist intent. The reason we have only arrested him now is because of the investigation and the condition of the suspect.”

This latest incident has revived concerns about F.’s continued presence in the Netherlands and the handling of high-risk psychiatric offenders. In 2018, F. stabbed three individuals at random in The Hague, nearly severing one victim’s neck. Witnesses said he shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the rampage and later referred to the attack as jihad in prison conversations. He also made the Tawhid gesture (pointing upward) when confronted by police.

Despite prosecutors pushing for a 15-year prison sentence along with TBS psychiatric detention, a Dutch court ruled that F. was not criminally responsible due to psychosis and sentenced him solely to TBS. The appeals court maintained that a terrorist motive had not been proven beyond reasonable doubt. Nonetheless, mental health experts repeatedly warned of a high risk of relapse under stress.

Following that sentencing, F. was granted multiple unaccompanied leaves and was reportedly preparing to live independently later this year. After the April 6 stabbing, those privileges were immediately revoked. The Dutch immigration service (IND) told De Telegraaf that it is now considering revoking his residency permit.

The Jewish victim survived the attack and remains under medical care. Victims of F.’s earlier attacks, who had been kept updated on his rehabilitation, expressed outrage over the latest incident and criticized authorities for granting him increased freedoms.

Geert Wilders, leader of the PVV party, responded to the incident on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Islam does not belong in the Netherlands. Neither do radical Muslims.”

The victim received hospital care and continues to receive support. Authorities have urged anyone who may recognize the suspect from the released footage to come forward.