France to tighten security for New Year celebrations due to 'very high' terror threat| Oneindia News

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced on Friday (Dec 29) that his government plans to enhance security measures for New Year celebrations in France due to a 'very high' terror threat, according to Reuters.

Speaking to reporters, Minister Darmanin emphasised a robust mobilisation of police and gendarmerie services, citing a heightened terrorist threat linked to events in Israel and Palestine.

He called for the deployment of over 90,000 police and gendarmes, along with 5,000 soldiers from Operation Sentinelle.

Additionally, tens of thousands of firefighters, with a particular focus on Sécurité Civile, will be actively engaged, he stated.

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