By Ricardo Lezama 
A French soldier is stabbed in Paris in the middle of an anti-terrorist operation just days before the opening of the Olympic Games. According to reports, the subject who stabbed him shouted ‘Alluhah Akbar’ and unleashed his stab at the soldier.
The soldier is nuenvri France’s anti-terrorism force has raised security concerns as the country prepares to host the Olympic Games. According to several media reports and Twitter users, the serviceman was stabbed in Paris while participating in an anti-terrorism operation. This unfortunate incident occurred just days before the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
The incident has generated great controversy and concern amid the anticipation of the games. One of the most troubling aspects of this event is that the assailant allegedly shouted “Allah is great” during the attack. This shout, which has often been associated with acts of terrorism, suggests possible extremist or terrorist motivations behind the incident. However, it is important to stress that so far authorities have not officially confirmed any terrorist involvement.
The attacker, who has already been arrested by the authorities, has been identified as a 40-year-old man. According to reports, the man is of Congolese origin and obtained French nationality in 2006.
This unfortunate episode has added additional security issues to the already present challenges of organizing an event on the scale of the Olympic Games amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges include maintaining order and safety of athletes and spectators, controlling the spread of the virus, and now, the potential threat of violent extremism.
These events have generated a range of reactions on Twitter, from comments pointing to recent political change in France, to criticisms of multiculturalism and allegations of growing security problems in the country.
In this climate marked by tension and uncertainty, the eyes of the world are on France as it prepares to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world for the Olympic Games.