Were the attacks on Paris retaliation for the assassination of Jihadi John?

Cpl Julio Rosa — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:13:19 -0500

Is it possible that the recent terrorist attacks on Paris were due to the assassination of the Islamic States' infamous "Jihadi John"?

The attacks came several hours after the media announced that the U.S. had killed Jihadi John via drone strike.

Things to note:

Organized Attack
The terrorist attack seemed like an operation that was well planned. It involved several terrorists with different avenues of attacks (shooters, kidnapping, hostages, suicide vests, etc).

The Timing
The attack happened several hours after the reported assassination of notable IS member "Jihadi John".

Jihadi John
A British national and member of the Islamic State, gained notoriety when he released a series of brutal videos where he beheaded several foreign journalists.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Nov 14 at 2015 12:15 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:15:57 -0500

Doubtful. They likely could not plan and execute an attack that quickly. The attack was in the works for a while. I am sure they will tie ii in somehow but this was likely months in the planning.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 14 at 2015 12:21 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 12:21:20 -0500

Probably not. Four of the attackers so far have been found to be Syrian refugees, and would therefore have been set into motion long before JJ was killed.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Nov 14 at 2015 1:19 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:19:27 -0500

"Well planned"
"several hours after the reported assassination"

Seems like those two thoughts are in conflict if you're saying the attacks are retaliation. In my opinion, they were already planned, and the strike on Jihadi John was simply coincidental timing.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 14 at 2015 1:22 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:22:15 -0500

One of my Welsh cousins lives in France Cpl Julio Rosa. He said he was in the area of the attacks two hours before they occurred. He let us know he was safe via Facebook.
ISIS, al-Qaeda and their fellow wahhabi islam inspired terrorists have long been laying plans for attacks in Europe, Asia and the United States. I expect they develop their plans quietly move people and material including weapons where it needs to be; reassess their plans and when the time is right they launch attacks. I suspect the attacks were launched in part as revenge against our strike in Libya and against Jihadi John at their "HQs."

Response by SSG John Jensen made Nov 14 at 2015 2:19 PM

SSG John Jensen — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:19:16 -0500

most likely for France's support for the bombing of Syria - I think there may also be message to the refugees to go back home and be quietly subjugated by ISIS

Response by SSG John Jensen made Nov 14 at 2015 2:47 PM

SSG John Jensen — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:47:20 -0500

article March 2015 of The Atlantic "What ISIS Really wants" - a lonnnng article but very informative

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 14 at 2015 9:09 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:09:42 -0500

No... Too soon to be of relevance.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2015 12:10 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 00:10:11 -0500

Very interesting theory and something that might have to be concidered.

Response by Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns made Nov 15 at 2015 10:49 AM

Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:49:55 -0500

No, these attacks were planned long before Jihad John, it was too coordinated.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Nov 17 at 2015 2:01 PM

Sgt Spencer Sikder — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:01:16 -0500

Like many others herein, no, not in retaliation. However, the focus on Jihad John by the world may have prompted them to redirect the focus that they are still in control, per say.

Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made Nov 20 at 2015 7:30 AM

Cpl Glynis Sakowicz — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:30:11 -0500

Negative. It took time to plan and co-ordinate those multiple attacks, and Jihadi John's demise was a matter of hours before that. I do however believe that they would LOVE to have us believe they have that kind of ability, to plan and execute such an attack, but it would be almost impossible for anyone to have done that in the time frame between Jihad John's death and the Paris attacks.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 20 at 2015 8:11 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:11:30 -0500

No. These attacks were playing well and in advance of his death.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Nov 20 at 2015 8:16 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:16:51 -0500

There is no way. The attack in Paris was too coordinated and this took months to prepare. The news of the death of Jihadi John was too soon for ISIS to be able to pull this off.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 10:39 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:39:24 -0500

ISIS/L is going down.. ty Russia/China and now France, those low life peckerheads will be beheaded.

Response by MAJ Jim Woods made Nov 20 at 2015 11:20 AM

MAJ Jim Woods — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:20:37 -0500

Don't hold your breath..... It probably will not happen with the current Administration.