French synagogue explosion

In La Grande-Motte, France, an explosion occurred outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue after two cars were set on fire, one containing a gas cylinder, injuring a police officer who was present at the scene. The fire spread quickly, damaging the synagogue's front doors, prompting a response from firefighters and police, who managed to control the flames by mid-morning. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the incident as a 'clear criminal attack' and assured support for the Jewish community, stating that all efforts are being made to apprehend the perpetrators. Surveillance footage reportedly captured individuals fleeing the scene prior to the explosion. This attack comes amid rising tensions and a surge in anti-Semitic incidents in France, which has the largest Jewish community in Europe. The ongoing investigation continues as local authorities seek to address this disturbing incident.