ISIS has reportedly claimed credit for the attacks separately in a statement it released in Arabic and French. Another statement claimed to be from ISIS reads: "Our brothers who carried out these miracles in Gaul, the day of 29th and 30th Muharram."
The dates mentioned are related to the Islamic calendar and correspond to Nov. 12 and Nov. 13, respectively. The statement is being credited to the official media wing of ISIS, known as the Al-Hayat Media Center, which warns: "Today we bring you your death, and tomorrow we will do the same."
However, there are some who dispute the veracity of the statement's origins, including expert Charlie Winter who says that in ISIS' daily bulletin there has been no mention of the events in Paris.
Adding to the confusion is an undated video which has been released by ISIS, The Guardian reported. The video shows a militant saying France “will not live in peace as long as bombing continues.” There is no indication when the video was recorded, but it shows a bearded militant calling on French Muslims to carry out attacks on France, with Reuters reporting the militant saying: “As long as you keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear traveling to the market.”
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