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Paris Opens Probe After Vandalism at Jewish Primary School

Officials cite a broader surge in antisemitic incidents recorded since 2023.

Overview

  • Prosecutors said three windows were smashed at the Beth Loubavitch–Beth'Hannah primary school and a CCTV camera and building plaque were torn off.
  • Investigators reported the vandals did not enter the building and later recovered the torn plaque in a nearby square.
  • The Paris public prosecutor’s office opened a case for aggravated damage allegedly committed by a group with a religious motive.
  • Local leaders, including Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo and 20th arrondissement Mayor Éric Pliez, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the Jewish community.
  • The interior ministry logged 886 antisemitic acts between January 1 and August 31, 2025, a 20% drop from 2024, as authorities also probe recent incidents such as harassment at Charles de Gaulle Airport and disturbances at an Israel Philharmonic concert.