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Antisemitism not mentioned at all in the article?

Given that the article mentions explicitly that the reasoning provided for the attacks was to do with the fact that the owners were Jewish, and this isn't just a joke but people actually died because of this antisemitism, why does the article not even MENTION antisemitism? 82.16.148.165 (talk) 16:38, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Because Wikipedia doesn't believe antisemitism exists. At least not among muslims. ~2025-32210-94 (talk) 02:17, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"Friday the 13th attacks" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Friday the 13th attacks has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 August 17 § Friday the 13th attacks until a consensus is reached. Thepharoah17 (talk) 06:27, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"November 2015 attack" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect November 2015 attack has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 October 16#More Korziox Redirects Made in Excess|Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 October 16 § More Korziox Redirects Made in Excess]] until a consensus is reached. Viva la horde, ~ GoatLordServant^(Talk) 12:49, 16 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Mutilations and torture at Bataclan

Why are the mutilations not mentioned? Because the media refused to report on them? We know they took place. People were tortured. Why leave that out? ~2025-32210-94 (talk) 02:16, 9 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@~2025-32210-94 please provide reliable sources to support these claims and they can be added. Katzrockso (talk) 02:17, 15 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The use of “Islamic terrorism” throughout the article should be reconsidered

The language gives an impression as if Islam condones such acts to the reader. ~2025-33264-28 (talk) 02:10, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Clarity regarding perpetrators required

In the section "Bataclan theatre massacre", three terrorists are said to have carried out the attack, and only three are ever mentioned, and their names given.

Starting the section "perpetrators", it begins with:

"Three groups, comprising three men each, executed the attacks. They wore explosive vests and belts with identical detonators. Seven perpetrators died at the scenes of their attacks."

This discrepancy is never explained. It is jarring and makes no sense. Why were only three terrorists listed in the previous section? It literally says "The terrorists were three French natives of Algerian descent: Foued Mohamed-Aggad, age 23; Ismaël Omar Mostefaï, age 29; and Samy Amimour, age 28." At no point in this entire section, are any other terrorists (I guess six (6) more?) are described, or even referenced as entering the theatre, shooting, or anything else. Mercster (talk) 16:04, 13 November 2025 (UTC)[reply]