Islamic Terror at Iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris: Muslim Terrorist Targets Police Officers in Mass Stabbing

A mass stabbing targeting police officers took place near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the rekindling ceremony of the Flame of the Unknown Soldier. Authorities say the suspect had previously carried out a stabbing attack against police in 2012 and was later released.

Authorities have identified the suspect in the Arc de Triomphe mass stabbing as Brahim Bahri. The attack targeted police officers during the rekindling ceremony of the Flame of the Unknown Soldier, a solemn national event.

Attaque terroriste présumée contre un gendarme à Paris. L’individu interpellé est Brahim Bahrir, connu des services de renseignement comme un individu islamiste radicalisé.

Il avait déjà été condamné à 17 ans de prison pour avoir poignardé des policiers en Belgique. pic.twitter.com/csEK0xgylm

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The incident has renewed scrutiny over repeat violent offenders and security measures at major national ceremonies. Investigators are continuing to examine motive and potential extremist connections.

The attack occurred during a solemn national ceremony, heightening concerns about security and repeat violent offenders. Officials are investigating the motive and the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s prior release.

France has turned the country over to Islamic supremacists and what do they get? More terror.

Islamist attacker carries out mass stabbing of police officers at Arc de Triomphe in Paris

A mass stabbing targeting police officers took place at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris during the rekindling ceremony of the Flame of the Unknown Soldier. The assailant, a Muslim terrorist,… pic.twitter.com/8kLPANxwNR

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Armed man shot at Arc de Triomphe in Paris after trying to attack police

Police swarmed the iconic tourist attraction Friday evening after the shooting

Via AP news wire, Friday 13 February 2026:

BREAKING:

The French police have shot a man armed with a knife who was trying to stab a group of soldiers in front of Arc de Triomphe

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The attacker targeted an officer securing the ceremony for relighting the eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers at the Napoleon-era landmark

The attacker targeted an officer securing the ceremony for relighting the eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers at the Napoleon-era landmark

The attacker targeted an officer securing a ceremony for relighting the eternal flame honoring unknown soldiers at the Napoleon-era landmark, according to a Paris police official.

Another officer shot the attacker, who was hospitalized, the official said.

No bystanders or police officers were injured in the incident, the official told The Associated Press.

The French counterterrorism prosecutor’s office said it is investigating the case and sent an investigator to the scene.
A large police presence was visible Friday evening near the monument, which was closed to the public. The traffic circle surrounding the Arc de Triomphe remained open to vehicles.

The nearby metro station was closed for security reasons at the request of police, Paris public transport operator RATP said.