France announced its decision to ban an Islamic group after the recent beheading of a teacher in Paris.
The Islamic group, linked to late Sheikh Yassin, is a part of the country’s efforts to crack down upon militants that may be involved in the recent killing of a teacher. This shocking incident took place last week, as the murderer beheaded the teacher in public.
Sources confirmed how Samuel Paty died when an 18-year-old went on seeking revenge over the victim’s display of caricatures relating to the Holy Prophet Muhammad.point 262 |
Moreover, it was an act of freedom of expression that offended plenty of people, leading to outrage.point 84 | On the other hand, the French police hunted down the attacker and shot him dead.point 150 | 1
While Hamas denies any link with this group, rumors suggest how it is named after the renowned Sheikh Yassin. He was an influential Muslim leader from Palestine. At the same time, he was also the co-founder of the famous Hamas movement.
The French nation is under extreme pressure after such an incident took place. And that’s because the country seems to be experiencing a number of terrorist-related attacks in the recent past. And this one was no exception.
Just recently, the country called for stepping up actions as citizens demanded to see a change in the government’s policies.point 426 |
Moreover, this came in the form of a ban on Paris’ largest mosque.point 60 | As investigations regarding the beheading continue, authorities confirmed making arrests.point 140 | They detained 4 of the killer’s family members, followed by a radical extremist, and a father at the same school.point 240 | 1
On the other hand. police also carried out countless raids after receiving intelligence regarding suspected radicals. Recently, the world watched as thousands rallied in a number of protests across the country. Here, they defended the idea of freedom of speech and honored the slain teacher.