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The shifting identities of Ismaël Gamaev, convicted for his relationship with killer of teacher Samuel Paty
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The shifting identities of Ismaël Gamaev, convicted for his relationship with killer of teacher Samuel Paty

Le Monde (English) · May 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

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Student Ismaël Gamaev was sentenced for terrorism during the first trial over the murder of teacher Samuel Paty. According to all the professionals who have worked with him, he is a rare case of deradicalization. He tells Le Monde how he became radicalized and how he managed to break away from jihad

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