<p>A Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher on Friday (Oct 13) in northeastern France. The attack was quickly denounced by French President Emmanuel Macron as an act of “Islamic terror.” Now, the country’s Interior Ministry has claimed that the attack in the town of Arras might be linked to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>There was “probably a link between what’s happening in the Middle East and this incident,” said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.</p>

<p>France has subsequently raised the alert level in the country to the highest, with authorities saying it was not triggered by one particular incident. The country has also decided to deploy 7,000 soldiers across the country to maintain stability and peace.&nbsp;The deployment of the soldiers from Operation Sentinelle will be completed by Monday evening, according to the Elysee presidential palace.</p>

<h2><strong>Anti-terrorism prosecutor's office investigating the case</strong></h2>

<p>The investigation of the case has been handed over to the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office. The suspect, who was later arrested by police, has been identified as Mohamed M.</p>

<p>He was a former student of the Lycee Gambetta High School, where the attack happened. He shouted “Allahu Akbar” before killing the teacher.</p>

<p>The 20-year-old man featured on a state watchlist of people identified as a potential security risk. The list carries thousands of names but only some hundreds are monitored.&nbsp;Mohamed M was amongst those being monitored and his phone had also been tapped. However, there was no indication that he could carry out such a fatal attack.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-teacher-killed-in-knife-attack-at-french-school-say-police-646335"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;France: Teacher killed in knife attack at school, two injured; police start ‘terror’ probe</strong></a></p>

<p>A security source was quoted by Reuters as saying that an elder brother of the alleged assailant was serving time in prison for links to Islamist militant networks and glorification of terrorist acts.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Macron’s appeal</strong></h2>

<p>Only a day earlier, Macron had urged the French to remain united and refrain from bringing the Israel-Hamas conflict home.</p>

<p>Visiting the site of the attack, Macron paid his respects to the dead teacher, Dominique Bernard, whose body still lay under a cover surrounded by a pool of blood.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Palestine war: India, France deploy planes to Israel to return nationals</strong></p>

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<p>"(He) stepped in and undoubtedly saved a lot of lives himself," Macron said. "Our choice is made not to give in to terror, not to let anything divide us."</p>

<p>Terrorist attacks are not uncommon in France, with Islamist attacks taking place in the country very frequently over the years. The worst of all came in November 2015, when a group of gunmen and suicide bombers simultaneously assaulted entertainment venues and cafes in Paris.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher on Friday (Oct 13) in northeastern France. The attack was quickly denounced by French President Emmanuel Macron as an act of “Islamic terror.

A Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher on Friday (Oct 13) in northeastern France. The attack was quickly denounced by French President Emmanuel Macron as an act of “Islamic terror.” Now, the country’s Interior Ministry has claimed that the attack in the town of Arras might be linked to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. There was “probably a link between what’s happening in the Middle East and this incident,” said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. France has subsequently raised the alert level in the country to the highest, with authorities saying it was not triggered by one particular incident. The country has also decided to deploy 7,000 soldiers across the country to maintain stability and peace. The deployment of the soldiers from Operation Sentinelle will be completed by Monday evening, according to the Elysee presidential palace. Anti-terrorism prosecutor's office investigating the case The investigation of the case has been handed over to the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office. The suspect, who was later arrested by police, has been identified as Mohamed M. He was a former student of the Lycee Gambetta High School, where the attack happened. He shouted “Allahu Akbar” before killing the teacher. The 20-year-old man featured on a state watchlist of people identified as a potential security risk. The list carries thousands of names but only some hundreds are monitored. Mohamed M was amongst those being monitored and his phone had also been tapped. However, there was no indication that he could carry out such a fatal attack. Also read: France: Teacher killed in knife attack at school, two injured; police start ‘terror’ probe A security source was quoted by Reuters as saying that an elder brother of the alleged assailant was serving time in prison for links to Islamist militant networks and glorification of terrorist acts. Macron’s appeal Only a day earlier, Macron had urged the French to remain united and refrain from bringing the Israel-Hamas conflict home. Visiting the site of the attack, Macron paid his respects to the dead teacher, Dominique Bernard, whose body still lay under a cover surrounded by a pool of blood. Watch: Israel-Palestine war: India, France deploy planes to Israel to return nationals × "(He) stepped in and undoubtedly saved a lot of lives himself," Macron said. "Our choice is made not to give in to terror, not to let anything divide us." Terrorist attacks are not uncommon in France, with Islamist attacks taking place in the country very frequently over the years. The worst of all came in November 2015, when a group of gunmen and suicide bombers simultaneously assaulted entertainment venues and cafes in Paris. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

France: Fatal stabbing of teacher triggers high alert, 7,000 soldiers to be deployed

France was shocked by a gruesome attack on the 8th of June. Four toddlers and two pensioners were stabbed at the picturesque Le Paquier park in the tranquil city of Annecy in the French Alps. Two of the children and an adult are said to be in a life-threatening condition. All the wounded children were aged between 22 months and 3 years. French president, Emmanuel Macron, described the attack "as an act of cowardice". The opposition lawmakers though, have accused his government of being too lax on the issue of law and order. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

France shocked by a gruesome knife attack on toddlers

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<p>France has been left shocked after four preschool children were stabbed mercilessly by a Syrian refugee knifeman in the French town of Annecy on Thursday. Two adults also suffered injuries in the horrific attack and were transferred to hospitals in the French Alps, across the Swiss border in Geneva.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French authorities have opened an investigation into the incident after the police acted swiftly and overpowered the accused.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What do we know about the attacker?</strong></h2>

<p>According to French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the attacker is a 31-year-old Syrian national who was granted asylum in Sweden 10 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Borne said the attacker arrived in France legally as he was carrying Swedish identity documents plus a Swedish driving licence. Despite being a 'homeless' and an 'isolated individual', the attacker had sought asylum in France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, owing to the bureaucratic work involved, his asylum request had not been processed so far. Borne said it was because he already had refugee status in Sweden. Notably, it was due to his&nbsp;EU refugee status that he&nbsp;was allowed to freely and legally travel to France before undertaking the deadly massacre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security sources and his ex-wife told AFP that he was recently divorced and in his early 30s.</p>

<p>"He called me around four months ago. He was living in a church," the ex-wife said on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>French newspapers said the man declared himself to be a Syrian Christian in the asylum application form. He was also spotted wearing a Christian cross on a chain around his neck when arrested by the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the rumours circulating online, Annecy public prosecutor Line Bonnet-Mathis cleared the air saying there was "no evidence" of a terrorist motive.</p>

<p>Investigations have been opened for attempted murder and National Police, rather than anti-terrorist investigators are currently handling the probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, no information regarding the man has been received after the French authorities contacted&nbsp;international security and intelligence agencies. He had no criminal as well as psychiatric record.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened during the attack?</strong></h2>

<p>On Thursday, around 9:45 am local time (0745 GMT), the suspect, wearing a blue-chequered headscarf and sunglasses, armed with a 10-centimetre-long knife, attacked a group of children aged around three years old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the horrifying videos shows the suspect coming close to a baby in a pram and stabbing the little one multiple times. It also shows the mother, helplessly trying to stop the attacker. He can be heard shouting "In the name of Jesus Christ".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-knife-attack-video-shows-terrifying-moments-when-man-stabbed-a-child-multiple-times-602272"><strong>Also&nbsp;read | France knife attack: Video shows terrifying moment when man stabbed a child multiple times</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron called the stabbing incident an “attack of absolute cowardice", adding that the nation was "shocked".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Attack of absolute cowardice this morning in a park in Annecy. Children and an adult are fighting for their lives. The nation is shocked. Our thoughts are with them as well as their families and the emergency services," he wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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France has been left shocked after four preschool children were stabbed mercilessly by a Syrian refugee knifeman in the French town of Annecy on Thursday. Two adults also suffered injuries in the horrific attack and were transferred to hospitals in the French Alps, across the Swiss border in Geneva.

France has been left shocked after four preschool children were stabbed mercilessly by a Syrian refugee knifeman in the French town of Annecy on Thursday. Two adults also suffered injuries in the horrific attack and were transferred to hospitals in the French Alps, across the Swiss border in Geneva. The French authorities have opened an investigation into the incident after the police acted swiftly and overpowered the accused. What do we know about the attacker? According to French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the attacker is a 31-year-old Syrian national who was granted asylum in Sweden 10 years ago. Borne said the attacker arrived in France legally as he was carrying Swedish identity documents plus a Swedish driving licence. Despite being a 'homeless' and an 'isolated individual', the attacker had sought asylum in France. However, owing to the bureaucratic work involved, his asylum request had not been processed so far. Borne said it was because he already had refugee status in Sweden. Notably, it was due to his EU refugee status that he was allowed to freely and legally travel to France before undertaking the deadly massacre. Security sources and his ex-wife told AFP that he was recently divorced and in his early 30s. "He called me around four months ago. He was living in a church," the ex-wife said on condition of anonymity. WATCH | Shocking news from France: Knife attack in Annecy injures five, including children × French newspapers said the man declared himself to be a Syrian Christian in the asylum application form. He was also spotted wearing a Christian cross on a chain around his neck when arrested by the police. Despite the rumours circulating online, Annecy public prosecutor Line Bonnet-Mathis cleared the air saying there was "no evidence" of a terrorist motive. Investigations have been opened for attempted murder and National Police, rather than anti-terrorist investigators are currently handling the probe. Additionally, no information regarding the man has been received after the French authorities contacted international security and intelligence agencies. He had no criminal as well as psychiatric record. What happened during the attack? On Thursday, around 9:45 am local time (0745 GMT), the suspect, wearing a blue-chequered headscarf and sunglasses, armed with a 10-centimetre-long knife, attacked a group of children aged around three years old. One of the horrifying videos shows the suspect coming close to a baby in a pram and stabbing the little one multiple times. It also shows the mother, helplessly trying to stop the attacker. He can be heard shouting "In the name of Jesus Christ". Also read | France knife attack: Video shows terrifying moment when man stabbed a child multiple times Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron called the stabbing incident an “attack of absolute cowardice", adding that the nation was "shocked". “Attack of absolute cowardice this morning in a park in Annecy. Children and an adult are fighting for their lives. The nation is shocked. Our thoughts are with them as well as their families and the emergency services," he wrote on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

France knife attack: What do we know about the stabbing suspect so far?

Some disturbing news reports of a devastating incident have emerged from France where a knife attack reportedly left several children injured on Thursday. According to reports, the stabbing incident occurred at Lakeside Park in Annecy, a town located in the French Alps. Four children and an adult have been injured in the unfortunate incident as details are still coming in.

Shocking news from France: Knife attack in Annecy injures five, including children

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