The Kuwaiti government has stated that the suicide bomber who attacked a Shia mosque in the country was a Saudi citizen. French judicial authorities also report that the attacker in Paris confessed to beheading his boss. On Friday, July 5, in three separate attacks that occurred on the same day, at least 27 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Kuwait, at least 37 in an attack on a beach in Sousse, Tunisia, and one person in an attack on a gas factory in France. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has identified the attacker, naming him Fahd Suleiman Abdul Mohsen Al-Qab'a, a Saudi citizen. The group known as the Islamic State, which claimed responsibility for the attack, referred to him by the name given to him, Abu Suleiman Al-Muwahhid. According to the official Kuwaiti news agency, the police have also announced the arrest of a man who drove the suicide bomber to the Imam Sadiq Mosque. The arrested driver is described as an 'illegal resident' and was born in 1989 (26 years old). The landlord of the driver has also been arrested. This attack was one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent years in Kuwait and coincided with attacks in France and Tunisia. In the attack in France, one person was killed. The head of the victim in the gas factory attack in southeastern France, named Hervé Cornara, was severed by Yasin Salehi. NBC News, citing French judicial officials, reports that he has confessed to his crime. Salehi has not yet been formally charged, and the French prosecutor's office has refrained from providing any explanation regarding his confessions. According to NBC, Salehi's wife, sister, and another individual have also been arrested. The French news agency has reported that a selfie of the person who beheaded his boss was sent to Syria. This selfie shows Salehi and the severed head and was sent via WhatsApp. Officials speaking to the news agency say that the person who ultimately received the video message could have been in Iraq or Syria. In this context, the attack on a beach in Tunisia left at least 37 dead. World leaders condemned the attacks in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks on Friday in Tunisia and Kuwait. Two Iranians died in the suicide attack on the mosque in Kuwait.
Latest Findings on Attacks in Kuwait and France
On July 5, a series of coordinated attacks occurred in Kuwait, Tunisia, and France, resulting in numerous casualties. The attacks were claimed by the Islamic State, with the suicide bomber in Kuwait identified as a Saudi national. These incidents highlight ongoing security concerns in the region and the threat posed by extremist groups.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
A Saudi suicide bomber attacked a Shia mosque in Kuwait, killing 27; ISIS claimed responsibility.
- Islamic State attack Shia mosque in Kuwait
- Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior arrest driver of the suicide bomber
- French authorities arrest Yasin Salehi
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The attacks demonstrate the persistent threat of ISIS and the impact on regional security.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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