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Rabbi Assaulted in Orleans as Antisemitic Hate Crimes Surge in France

French leaders condemn the attack on Rabbi Arié Engelberg, which reflects rising antisemitism linked to international tensions.

A photograph taken on October 9, 2023 shows a star of David on the facade of a synagogue in central Paris, two days after security measures have been reinforced near Jewish temples and schools. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a shock deadly attack on Israel, which has declared war on Gaza, sparking fear of an escalating conflict in the crude-rich Middle East. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Jewish community leader Andre Duron said the rabbi was shaken
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Overview

  • Rabbi Arié Engelberg was physically attacked and insulted with antisemitic slurs while walking with his son in Orleans on Saturday.
  • The suspect, arrested shortly after the incident, has been transferred to a psychiatric facility and is reportedly known under multiple identities.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin denounced the attack, emphasizing the need to combat antisemitism and its global drivers.
  • France reported 1,570 antisemitic acts in 2024, accounting for 62% of all religiously motivated hate crimes, with a majority targeting individuals directly.
  • The Jewish community in Orleans is shaken but supported by solidarity efforts from local and national leaders following the violent incident.