France Heightens Security Ahead of Olympics Following Moscow Attack
In response to the Moscow concert hall attack, France has elevated its security threat level to the maximum, indicating heightened vigilance months before the Paris Olympics.
- French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced the country's security threat level has been raised to its highest, 'emergency attack,' following a meeting organized by President Emmanuel Macron.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Moscow concert hall attack, prompting France to heighten its security measures.
- The heightened security level comes just months before the Paris Olympics, raising questions about the impact on the event.
- French authorities are on high alert after the attack in Moscow, which resulted in the deaths of 139 people.
- The Vigipirate terror alert system in France enables extraordinary security measures, including increased military patrols in public areas.
The Hill 
