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French Police Arrest Suspect in Synagogue Arson Attack

Explosion at La Grande-Motte synagogue injures officer; security heightened at Jewish sites across France.

  • Suspect, a 33-year-old Algerian man, was arrested after a police shootout in Nimes.
  • Two cars set on fire outside the synagogue, one with a gas bottle that exploded.
  • Incident treated as a terrorist attack linked to rising antisemitism in Europe.
  • French President Macron and Prime Minister Attal condemn the attack and vow to fight antisemitism.
  • Increased police protection ordered for synagogues, Jewish schools, and shops nationwide.
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