Death of Paris Attack Ringleader Underscores Security Flaws in Europe

Raqua, Syria - Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant propaganda photo showing Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the 28-year-old Belgian citizen suspected by French authorities as being the ringleader of the Paris terror attacks

Heritage Foundation Daniel Kochis

| Comments | November 19, 2015

The world can breathe a little easier knowing that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, mastermind of the Paris terror attacks, was killed in a firefight with French authorities yesterday.

Abaaoud ‘s terror attacks, which claimed 129 innocent lives last Friday, highlight the continued risk posed by the terrorist group known as the Islamic State – especially to western European nations who have had large numbers of citizens traveling to Iraq and Syria. The attacks also highlight missed opportunities for security services to stop the plot before it took place and once again exposes deep holes within Europe’s Schengen visa free area. More...

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