A TERRORIST who survived the ISIS attack on Paris that killed 130 people told a judge he is "not afraid" and said he "put his trust in Allah".

Salah Abdeslam, 28, was flanked by two special-forces police officers brandishing machine guns and wearing balaclavas at the start of a trial in Brussels.

22 Salah Abdeslam (centre) is surrounded by Belgian special police officers in the courtroom at the Palais de Justice courthouse in Brussels Credit: AFP or licensors

22 A courtroom sketch of Salah Abdeslam Credit: AP:Associated Press

In dramatic scenes at the Palais de Justice, the notorious jihadi refused to confirm his personal details, and announced he would remain silent throughout the four-day process.

"Judge me, do what you want with me, it's in my Lord that I place my trust," said Abdeslam, who has grown long hair and a beard while in jail in France.

"I am not afraid of you, I am not afraid of your allies.

"I put my trust in Allah and that's all, I have nothing else to add," Abdeslam told the court.

The 28-year-old Belgian-born French national also explained why he was refusing to cooperate with the court despite having asked to attend the trial.

22 A picture of Salah Abdeslam released by French cops while they were hunting him Credit: AFP

22 Police officers at a security control check prior to the opening of the trial Credit: AFP

22 Hundreds of police and soldiers ringed the court building Credit: AFP or licensors

He said: "My silence does not make me a criminal, it's my defence."

Abdeslam urged the judges to consider "scientific and tangible proof" while deciding on his case, saying that otherwise they would "give up their function to the media".

"Muslims are judged and treated in the worst of ways, mercilessly. There is no presumption of innocence," he added.

"I declare that there is no god but Allah, Mohammed is his his servant and his messenger."

If found guilty of terrorist charges, along with 24-year-old Sofien Ayari, an alleged accomplice from Tunisia, he faces up to 40 years in prison.

Abdeslam was wearing a white jacket as he was led in front of judges, one of whom said: "Confirm your identity.

"Are you Salah Abdelslam? Say who you are."

22 Several French and Belgian police officers were wounded in Brussels during the shooting incident on March 15, 2016 Credit: AFP or licensors

22 A heavily-armed Belgian police officer keeps guard at the entrance of the courthouse Credit: Reuters

22 A Belgian soldier stands guard in front of the Brussels Palace of Justice Credit: Reuters

22 A courtroom sketch shows the terror suspect flanked by elite cops Credit: Reuters

In turn, the French passport holder from a Moroccan background who was brought up in Brussels, stared at the floor.

The failed suicide bomber and so-called "quartermaster" of the November 13, 2015 massacre was captured in Belgium four months later.

22 Sven Mary (right) and Romain Delcoigne (left), the lawyers representing Abdeslam Credit: Reuters

22 An armoured car at the courthouse ahead of the trial Credit: Reuters

22 Armed police formed a ring of steel around the courthouse Credit: Reuters

22 Abdeslam arrived in the Belgian capital on Monday morning after being transferred from a prison in France Credit: Reuters

22 Security is high at the Brussels courthouse, with armed guards and multiple checkpoints leading to the courtroom where Abdeslam is to appear Credit: AFP or licensors

22 Abdeslam was captured in the same neighborhood where he and many of the attackers grew up Credit: AFP or licensors

22 A court artist drawing shows Sofien Ayari and Salah Abdeslam in the courtroom Credit: Reuters

22 Abdeslam has refused to speak to investigators in France about the attack Credit: AP:Associated Press

Today’s trial relates to a shoot-out with police in March 2016, with Abdeslam and Ayari accused of possession of weapons and attempted murder in a terrorist context.

There will be another process later this year or in 2019 in Paris, when Abdeslam will face trial in relation to the attacks in France.

Meanwhile, there were 200 armed officers inside the court building in Brussels today.

It was the first time he has been seen in a public court since being shot in the leg during his dramatic capture.

Screaming woman clings to to Bataclan window ledge

22 Brit Nick Alexander died in the 2015 terror attacks in Paris Credit: Handout

The Paris attacks were on the Stade deFrance during a football international between France and Germany, bars, restaurants, and the Bataclan music venue, where 90 died.

Among the nine attackers involved was Abdeslam’s brother, Brahim Abdeslam, 31, who blew himself up inside a packed restaurant.

Both men had run a bar in the Belgium capital, in the Molenbeek district where Salah Abdeslam was eventually found hiding on March 18th 2016.

He was then linked to another Isis attack in Brussels four days later – on March 22nd 2016 – when a total of 32 people were killed in coordinated suicide attacks on the city’s airport and an underground train station.

Unlawfully killed: Nick Alexander, 35, was shot in the abdomen and chest in Paris nightclub terror attack

22 The attacks claimed the lives of 130 people, injuring 352 others Credit: AP:Associated Press

22 An injured man talks on the phone on the night of the Paris terror attacks Credit: Reuters

22 ISIS terrorists carried out suicide bombings and several mass shootings across the city Credit: EPA

22 An armed cop at the scene of the 2015 terror atrocity

Anti-terrorist judges and police were hoping the trial today would shed light on the way groups like Isis operate in Europe, but Abdeslam is adamant that he will not cooperate.

Among those represented in court today were three officers belonging to the Franco-Belgian investigation team who were wounded during Abdeslam’s capture.

The civil parties also include victims of the Brussels bombings, who asked to be included in proceedings at the last minute.

This led to Sven Mary, Abdeslam’s lawyer, asking for an adjournment.

It was discussed by the bench, as the two defendants were briefly led out of the dock.

The trial continues.

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