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Fears of Islamist terror and Gaza disruption at Paris Olympics, police chief says

France on highest security alert ahead of the Games as Islamic State terror plot at football stadium foiled by authorities

June 23, 2024 09:34
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Paris' Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez said he was concerned terrorism would threaten the Olympics as he attended a press conference on the logistics for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris, on June 13, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
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There are serious fears of Islamist terror attacks and disruption by Gaza activists at the Paris Olympics, the capital’s chief of police has said.

As the biggest sporting event in the world approaches, France remains on its highest security alert.

Laurent Nuñez said: “Islamist terrorism remains our main concern.”

The police chief said he feared anti-Israel demonstrators would disrupt the games, as well as direct action climate protest groups.