Teen Arrested After Rabbi Attacked in Orléans in Suspected Hate Crime

Rabbi Arié Engelberg was assaulted in front of his son, prompting widespread condemnation and an ongoing investigation into the antisemitic incident.

Rabbi Arié Engelberg was violently attacked on March 22 while walking home from the synagogue with his 9-year-old son in Orléans, France.
The assailant reportedly asked the rabbi about his religion before physically assaulting him, including punching, biting, and hurling insults.
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested Saturday evening and remains in police custody as investigators work to confirm his identity and motives.
French political leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack, describing antisemitism as a 'poison' and pledging action.
A silent march against antisemitism and in support of the rabbi is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, in Orléans, organized by local Jewish associations.