33-year-old Algerian man with French residency faces terrorism charges for arson attack on French synagogue, supporting Palestinian cause and harming Jews.
33-year-old Algerian man with French residency faces terrorism charges for an arson attack on a French synagogue in La Grande Motte. The suspect, identified as EHK, admitted to staging the attack in support of the Palestinian cause and to make Israeli authorities react. He allegedly expressed hatred towards Jews, with a focus on the situation in Palestine, and had conducted internet searches about synagogues and Jewish holidays. EHK's radicalisation and hatred towards Jews became apparent in recent months. The attack resulted in a police officer being injured and has led to increased security at Jewish sites across the country. The suspect has been presented to a judge and is facing preliminary charges including attempted murder, arson, and armed violence against police. The incident has raised concerns about antisemitism in France, particularly in relation to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.