French authorities have confirmed that an Islamic terrorist attack took place at a synagogue in La Grande-Motte, southern France on Saturday. The attack involved two cars exploding outside the synagogue and the doors of the building being set on fire while worshippers, including a rabbi, were inside. The attacker, armed with a gun and carrying a Palestinian flag, attempted to enter the building but was unsuccessful, leading to the arson.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with the Jewish community, condemning the terrorist act and emphasizing the ongoing battle against anti-Semitism. While no one inside the synagogue was injured, a police officer was hurt during the incident.
The attack is being investigated as an attempted assassination by a terrorist organization aimed at causing harm and destruction. This incident adds to a recent surge in anti-Semitic attacks and foiled terrorist plots across Europe in response to events in Israel.
This attack comes on the heels of another Islamic terrorist incident in Germany where multiple people were stabbed by a man shouting "Allahu Akbar." The perpetrator in the French synagogue attack was captured on security cameras holding a Palestinian flag, linking him to leftist extremist groups.
As authorities work to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, concerns about rising anti-Semitic sentiments and actions continue to be a pressing issue. The international community has been called upon to stand against all forms of terrorism and hatred, underscoring the need for vigilance and unity in the face of extremism.