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Abdelhamid Abaaoud was a Belgian-Moroccan militant who was involved in the Islamic State (ISIS) and was responsible for several terrorist attacks in Europe. He was killed in a raid by French police in Paris on November 18, 2015.

Here are some key facts about Abdelhamid Abaaoud:

• Born: 1987 or 1988 in Brussels, Belgium
• Nationality: Belgian-Moroccan
• Education: Abaaoud dropped out of school at a young age and was known to have been involved in petty crime and drug dealing.
• Radicalization: Abaaoud was radicalized in his teenage years and became involved with the Salafist movement, a branch of Sunni Islam that is known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law.
• ISIS involvement: Abaaoud traveled to Syria in 2013 to join ISIS and became one of the group's top leaders in Europe. He was responsible for recruiting and training new fighters and was involved in the planning and execution of several terrorist attacks.
• Paris attacks: Abaaoud was involved in the planning and execution of the November 2015 Paris attacks, which killed 130 people and injured hundreds more. He was also suspected of being involved in the January 2015 Charlie Hebdo attack, which killed 12 people.
• Death: Abaaoud was killed in a raid by French police on November 18, 2015, in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. He was shot and killed by police after a shootout with officers.

Abaaoud's involvement in the Paris attacks and his role as a key figure in ISIS's European operations made him a high-priority target for law enforcement agencies. His death was seen as a significant blow to ISIS's ability to carry out attacks in Europe.