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Explosion at Beth Yaacov Synagogue in La Grande-Motte Injures Officer in Criminal Attack

Aug 24, 2024, 09:10 AM

An explosion occurred outside the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte, southern France, on Saturday morning. The incident involved at least two cars being set on fire, one of which contained a gas cylinder, leading to an explosion that injured a municipal police officer. The flames from the explosion spread to the synagogue's front doors. French authorities have described the incident as a 'clear criminal attack.' Local officials confirmed the explosion damaged at least two vehicles.