The Louvre Museum in Paris was Evacuated After a Threat. France Under High Alert
The Louvre Museum in Parish has taken precautionary measures by evacuating all visitors and staff and closing its doors ahead of schedule on Saturday in response to a written threat it received. This decision is closely tied to the French government’s recent elevation of the national security alert level following a tragic school stabbing perpetrated by a suspected extremist.
The Louvre’s communication service has assured that no injuries or incidents have occurred within its premises, and they are cooperating with ongoing verifications by the Paris police. Surrounding the museum, police officers have established cordons to ensure the safety of departing tourists and other visitors.
In response to Friday’s school attack, the French government has raised its threat alert level and is deploying 7,000 troops to bolster security measures. There are growing concerns about potential repercussions within France due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Louvre, renowned for housing iconic works of art such as the Mona Lisa, typically welcomes a daily influx of between 30,000 and 40,000 visitors.
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