DHAKA: In an official statement Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attacks in Paris on Friday that killed more than 150 people.

Earlier on Saturday, the militant group IS released an undated video threatening to attack France if bombings of its fighters continue, reports The Jerusalem Post.

Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium at locations across Paris on Friday.

The group’s foreign media arm, Al-Hayat Media Centre, made the threat through a militant who called on French Muslims to carry out attacks.

‘As long as you keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear traveling to the market,’ said the bearded Arabic-speaking militant, flanked by other fighters.

The video urged Muslims who are unable to travel to Syria to wage holy war to carry out attacks in France.

‘Indeed you have been ordered to fight the infidel wherever you find him - what are you waiting for? There are weapons and cars available and targets ready to be hit,’ the militant said.

‘Even poison is available, so poison the water and food of at least one of the enemies of Allah.’

Earlier on Saturday, French President Francois Hollande said the deadly attacks in Paris were ‘an act of war’ organized from abroad by Islamic State with internal help.

He said he would address parliament on Monday in an extraordinary meeting and the country would observe three days of official mourning.

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