Shin Bet's Zini meets with French intelligence officials after Paris riots
The visit had been scheduled in advance, but the discussions included efforts to combat terrorism and radical Islam amid weeks of riots in the European country.
Israel's Shin Bet chief, David Zini, convened a meeting with high-ranking French intelligence officials in Paris on Wednesday, focusing on counterterrorism and the threat of radical Islam following a series of riots across France. Zini embarked on a working visit to France on Tuesday, engaging with his counterparts in the French security services amidst the ongoing unrest.
The discussions, according to KAN, were scheduled beforehand and addressed the need to combat terrorism and radical Islam in the wake of weeks of riots in France. The Shin Bet did not confirm Zini's meetings or provide details on their nature. The visit follows a period of unrest in France, with around 1,200 protesters arrested and 150 police officers injured during demonstrations over the weekend.
These demonstrations escalated into riots, characterized by violent clashes, widespread looting of stores, and arson of buildings and vehicles, particularly in major French cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lyon.
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