Mehdi Nemmouche Denies Role as ISIS Geôlier During Paris Trial

The convicted Brussels Jewish Museum attacker defends his actions in Syria while rejecting accusations of torturing French and Western hostages.

Mehdi Nemmouche, already serving life for the 2014 Brussels Jewish Museum attack, is accused of being a geôlier for ISIS in Syria in 2013-2014.
During his Paris trial, Nemmouche admitted to joining ISIS but denied involvement in the detention or torture of hostages, including four French journalists.
He justified his actions in Syria as defending freedom and described terrorism as 'the weapon of the poor,' while criticizing Western military interventions.
Nemmouche dismissed evidence linking him to the hostages, citing 'secret-defense' when pressed for details about his time in Syria.
The trial continues, with a scheduled confrontation between Nemmouche and his accusers, who have identified him by voice and appearance.