Shin Bet Chief Visits Paris Amid Riots to Discuss Counter-Terrorism
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Shin Bet Director visited Paris to meet with French security officials and discuss counter-terrorism strategies amid widespread riots. The pre-scheduled visit focused on radical Islam and terrorism, occurring after significant unrest and arrests across France. Despite diplomatic friction between Israel and France, security cooperation is ongoing.
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- Shin Bet Director met French security officials in Paris to discuss counter-terrorism.
- The visit occurred during widespread riots and protests across France against living costs and school conditions.
- Over 1,200 protesters were arrested and 150 police officers injured during recent demonstrations.
- Discussions included combating terrorism and radical Islam in light of the French unrest.
- Security cooperation continues despite diplomatic tensions between Israel and France.
Shin Bet Director arrived in France on Tuesday for a working visit, meeting with counterparts from French security services. The visit, which was pre-scheduled, focused on combating terrorism and radical Islam, particularly in light of the recent violent riots and protests across France. The Head of Shin Bet held discussions in Paris with senior officials from the DGSI, France's domestic security agency akin to the Shin Bet, and the DGSE, known as 'La Bureau,' which is the French equivalent of the Mossad.
The visit comes in the wake of widespread unrest, with over 1,200 protesters arrested and 150 police officers injured last Saturday during demonstrations against the cost of living and school conditions. These protests, which saw over half a million participants in 140 cities in recent weeks, escalated into riots, looting, and arson in major cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
The Shin Bet is known for its expertise in counter-terrorism and intelligence gathering within civilian populations, suggesting a French interest in professional cooperation on these matters. This security collaboration proceeds despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and France, which include France's support for sanctions against Israeli settlements.
The General Security Service (Shin Bet) declined to confirm or provide details regarding the nature of the Head of Shin Bet's meetings in France.
