French authorities have launched a terrorism investigation following an arson attack on a synagogue in the town of La Grande Motte, near Montpellier. The incident, which occurred early Saturday morning, resulted in injuries to a police officer and significant damage to the synagogue complex.
According to the National Antiterrorism Prosecutor's Office, two cars parked at the Beth Yaacov synagogue were set ablaze, with additional fires discovered at two entrances to the building. Fortunately, five individuals present at the synagogue, including the rabbi, escaped unharmed.
