{"id":2332928,"date":"2024-08-28T19:36:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T23:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-in-synagogue-attack-gives-chilling-statement-linking-it-to-palestinian-cause\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T19:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T23:41:55","slug":"suspect-in-synagogue-attack-gives-chilling-statement-linking-it-to-palestinian-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-in-synagogue-attack-gives-chilling-statement-linking-it-to-palestinian-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect in Synagogue Attack Gives Chilling Statement Linking It to Palestinian Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsuspect-in-synagogue-attack-gives-chilling-statement-linking-it-to-palestinian-cause%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2332928&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A 33-year-old man is facing terrorism\u200d charges in France for an arson \u2062attack on a \u2062synagogue that he claimed was motivated\u2062 by a desire to defend \u200cPalestinians and influence Israeli policy.\u200c The incident, which occurred at the Beth \u200bYaacov synagogue in La Grande Motte,\u2064 resulted in the injury of a police officer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-jim-jordan-gives-ultimatum-on-the-upcoming-electoral-college-showdown-video\/\" title=\"WATCH: Jim Jordan Gives Ultimatum On The Upcoming Electoral College Showdown (VIDEO)\">raised concerns<\/a> about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scarborough-calls-on-adults-to-stand-up-to-hamas-on-college-campuses\/\" title=\"Scarborough urges adults to confront Hamas presence on college campuses\">rising \u2064antisemitism linked<\/a> to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The suspect, identified by the initials EHK \u2064and described as an Algerian resident of France, fled the \u200dscene but was eventually arrested with\u2062 injuries sustained during the encounter \u2062with police. In custody, he admitted to the attack \u2064and expressed no intention \u2064to kill, focusing instead on instilling \u200dfear. EHK&#8217;s recent radicalization, including acquiring a firearm and researching synagogues, suggests a \u200bdeepening animosity toward Jews linked to the Palestinian\u2062 situation. Prosecutors are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-grand-jury-seated-for-next-stage-of-trump-investigation\/\" title=\"New Grand Jury Seated for Next Stage of Trump Investigation\">seeking charges<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oc-sheriff-refuses-to-release-1800-dangerous-inmates-including-murderers-and-child-molesters-after-judges-order\/\" title=\"OC Sheriff Refuses to Release 1,800 Dangerous Inmates \u2013 Including Murderers and Child Molesters \u2013 After Judge\u2019s Order\">attempted murder<\/a>, arson, \u2064and \u200carmed violence, while two \u2062associates face similar charges. French officials expressed\u200d outrage over the targeting of Jewish communities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A 33-year-old man faced terrorism charges over an arson attack on a French synagogue last weekend that he said was aimed at defending Palestinians and changing Israeli policy, prosecutors said Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The attack revived concerns about antisemitism in France, notably linked to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and led to heightened security at Jewish places of worship around the country.<\/p>\n<p>A police officer was injured after the suspect set multiple fires around the Beth Yaacov synagogue Saturday in the Mediterranean resort town of La Grande Motte.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect, identified by prosecutors only by his initials EHK, fled the scene but was later arrested. He was injured in the thorax, arm and face during the arrest, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/climate-hysteria-france-pushes-harsh-new-airfare-plan-save-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">France<\/a>&rsquo;s national counter-terrorism prosecutor&rsquo;s office said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>EHK, an Algerian with French residency, was presented to a judge Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors said they are seeking preliminary terrorism charges against him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-arrested-for-shooting-near-two-young-girls-in-viral-video-had-a-dozen-prior-arrests-including-violent-crimes\/\" title=\"Man Arrested For Shooting Near Two Young Girls In Viral Video Had A Dozen Prior Arrests, Including Violent Crimes\">including attempted murder<\/a> and arson committed for reasons of race or religion, as well as armed violence against police. Two other people suspected of providing him help are also facing potential charges.<\/p>\n<p>Under questioning, the suspect admitted staging the attack, and told investigators he acted to support the Palestinian cause and make Israeli authorities react, the statement said. He said he did not have any homicidal intent, but wanted to scare people.<\/p>\n<p>Based on questioning by police and his social media posts, EHK appears to have become more radical in his religious beliefs in recent months, and told acquaintances that he wanted to go fight in Gaza, prosecutors said. He also &lsquo;&rsquo;has for a long time nursed a hatred toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-michael-moore-rants-white-christians-says-real-enemies-jews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jews<\/a>, specifically focused on the situation in Palestine,&rsquo;&rsquo; the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks he purchased a firearm and conducted internet searches about synagogues in the region, Jewish holidays and Sabbath practices, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p>He went alone to the Beth Yaacov synagogue Saturday with a handgun, several plastic bottles full of fuel, and an axe upon which he had written statements about Palestine, Gaza and Muslim blood, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n<p>They asked for him to be jailed pending further investigation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Once again, French Jews have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kids-taylor-swift-event-targeted-horror-movie-knife-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">targeted and attacked<\/a> because of their beliefs,&rdquo; caretaker Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said after visiting La Grand Motte. &ldquo;We are outraged and repulsed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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This incident has raised alarms about rising antisemitism in France, particularly in connection with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, prompting increased security measures at Jewish places of worship nationwide. The suspect set multiple fires around the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande Motte, a Mediterranean resort town, resulting in injuries to a police officer. Identified only by his initials EHK and described as an Algerian with French residency, he fled the scene but was later apprehended and sustained injuries during his arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors are pursuing preliminary terrorism charges against him for attempted murder and racially or religiously motivated arson, along with armed violence against law enforcement. Two accomplices are also under investigation for potential charges. During questioning, EHK confessed to orchestrating the attack as a means of supporting the Palestinian cause and provoking a response from Israeli authorities; he claimed he did not intend to kill anyone but aimed to instill fear.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators noted that EHK had shown signs of increasing radicalization over recent months through his social media activity and expressed desires to fight in Gaza. He harbored longstanding animosity towards Jews related specifically to Palestine issues. In preparation for the attack, he purchased a firearm and researched local synagogues as well as Jewish holidays online. On Saturday, he arrived at the Beth Yaacov synagogue armed with a handgun, several fuel-filled plastic bottles, and an axe inscribed with messages regarding Palestine and Muslim blood.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors have requested that he be held in custody while further investigations continue. Caretaker Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the attack after visiting La Grande Motte: &#8220;Once again, French Jews have been targeted and attacked because of their beliefs,&#8221; expressing outrage over the incident<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2332929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-21-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[39606,39605,4230,39604],"class_list":["post-2332928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-chilling-statement","tag-palestinian-cause","tag-suspect","tag-synagogue-attack"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Untitled-design-21-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2332928"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2332928\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2332929"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2332928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2332928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2332928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}