French Rabbi Assaulted in Hate Crime, Teen Suspect in Custody

The attack on Rabbi Arié Engelberg in Orléans, labeled antisemitic by authorities, highlights concerns over rising religious hate crimes in France.

Rabbi Arié Engelberg was attacked while walking with his son in Orléans, with the suspect reportedly using antisemitic slurs and physical violence.
The suspect, a 16-year-old with multiple reported identities, was arrested shortly after the attack and transferred to a psychiatric facility.
French authorities are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, reflecting broader concerns about religious tensions in the country.
The rabbi was not seriously injured but was left shaken; community members and leaders have expressed solidarity and support.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar condemned the attack, calling for stronger action against antisemitism.