Suspected Louvre Attack Plot Linked to Paris Museum and Jewish Community
Details Emerge on Suspected Attack and Security Concerns
Suspect's Alleged Plans and Arrest
PARIS, May 11 (Reuters) - A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack and of planning to join Islamic State in Syria or Mozambique had sought to target a Parisian museum and the Jewish community, though no specific target was identified, a source close to the investigation said on Monday.
Reported Targets: Louvre and Jewish Community
French newspaper Le Monde reported that the man, who was arrested on Thursday, had attempted to target the Louvre and the Jewish community in Paris' 16th arrondissement.
Security Issues at the Louvre
Security gaps at the Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, were spotlighted last October, when burglars made off with $102 million worth of jewels.
Context: Rising Antisemitic Acts in France
In France, as throughout Europe, antisemitic acts surged to record highs after Israel's air and ground assault in Gaza after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants on Israel.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Makini Brice in Paris, Editing by Matthew Lewis)
