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France denounces antisemitism as Tunisia probes synagogue attack

A police car is parked near El Ghriba synagogue in Djerba, Tunisia, 10 May 2023, a day after a gunman opened fire, killing five people. © Moncef Abidi/AP

Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting attack at the historic El Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that left five people dead, including one Frenchman. France has called out antisemitism, while Tunisia's President sought to reassure people that his country was still safe.

The gunman, a member of the National Guard affiliated with the naval centre in the island's port of Aghir, killed two Jewish pilgrims and three security officers on Tuesday before being killed himself.

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