The shifting identities of Ismaël Gamaev, convicted for his relationship with killer of teacher Samuel Paty
- Posted on May 6, 2026
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The shifting identities of Ismaël Gamaev, convicted for his relationship with killer of teacher Samuel Paty
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 jihadist ideology.