An Egyptian who attacked a military patrol in Paris with two machetes four years ago has been sentenced by a French court to 30 years in prison.
According to the court, he prepared for the attack for months, and traveled a quarter of the world to carry out his plan. In a video, the attacker swore allegiance to IS. The terrorist group never claimed responsibility for the attack.
Destroy art
Abdalla El Hamahmi attempted to enter the underground shopping center near the Louvre museum on February 3, 2017. While shouting Allahu Akbar, he attacked a soldier. He was injured in the head. Other soldiers shot the attacker. He was seriously injured.
At the trial, the 33-year-old Egyptian stated that he was protesting against France’s presence in Syria. He also said he planned to destroy French artifacts. The Mona Lisa hangs in the Louvre.
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