08/24/2024 – 11:52
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Update: 08/24/2024 – 15:06
Policeman injured in arson attack in front of shop Beth Jacob Synagogue to No death grandaa municipality located on the outskirts of Montpellier, In Occitania. The agent, who did not suffer serious injuries, was taken to hospital. Initial investigations indicate that the fire occurred at around 08.30 due to the burning of two vehicles, one of which contained a gas cylinder.
Security video from the scene showed a man starting the operation, holding two bottles and a Palestinian flag. Police are actively searching for him as the attacker.
It is clear that a criminal shooting attempt hit the Grand Motte synagogue this morning. I want to assure our fellow Jewish citizens and the community of my full support and I say this at the request of the President of the Republic @Emmanuel MacronAll means are mobilized.
— Gerald Darmanin (@GDarmanin) August 24, 2024
French Interior Minister, Gerald DarmaninThe attempted attack was described as “criminal appearanceHe expressed his solidarity with the Jewish community in the municipality and the rest of France. Darmanin explained that the ministry has mobilized all means to find the perpetrator of the attack, who was arrested after being identified through security cameras.
Although the incident occurred on the synagogue’s busiest day, the building was still under construction at the time of the explosion. emptyDarmanin and the French Prime Minister Gabriel Attaland will travel to the city this afternoon to get an update on the events.
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