A terror investigation has commenced in southern France following an explosion near a synagogue in the seaside resort of Lut, injuring a police officer. The incident, suspected to be an attack, prompted increased security at Jewish sites across France. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin are expected to visit the area. Early findings suggest a suspect, seen on CCTV footage with a Palestinian flag, may be involved in what is believed to be an arson attack initiated with a gas cylinder explosion.
- A terror investigation is underway after an explosion outside a synagogue in Lut, southern France, injuring a police officer.
- The incident occurred on a Saturday morning and is suspected to be an arson attack involving a gas cylinder explosion.
- French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin are slated to visit the site.
- Security has been increased around France’s synagogues and other Jewish sites following the incident.
- A suspect, reportedly seen wielding a Palestinian flag, was captured on surveillance footage.
- The town’s mayor reported that CCTV footage showed an individual setting fire to vehicles in front of the synagogue.
- The explosion caused significant alarm among local residents, with one reporting a loud explosion followed by flames and smoke.
- French authorities, including the national anti-terror prosecutors, have described the incident as a clearly criminal attempted arson attack.
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