Police Search for Suspect in Synagogue Attack

French authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly set fires at the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande Motte, injuring a police officer in an explosion linked to the attack. The incident, treated as a potential act of terrorism, involved two cars being set ablaze and the explosion of a gas canister, narrowly avoiding a larger tragedy had the synagogue been filled with worshippers. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal emphasized the government's commitment to combat antisemitism and announced heightened security for Jewish sites across France. CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspect, draped in a Palestinian flag, carrying bottles with a flammable liquid and possibly a handgun. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the act as terrorism and highlighted the ongoing battle against rising antisemitism in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza. The anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office is now overseeing the investigation.