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Paris Rioters Vandalize Synagogue Amid Worst Violence in Years

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:28 PM UTC · How we work

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Rioters vandalized a Paris synagogue on Rue Burnouf, scattering books and holy items across the floor on Oct. 18, 2026.
The attack came as demonstrations escalated into some of France’s worst violence in years.
Rioters also looted luxury boutiques, supermarkets, and targeted public buildings and police vehicles.
Police officers were assaulted during the unrest, though no injuries were reported.
Authorities said synagogues, police stations and shops were among the sites targeted nationwide.

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Rioters vandalized a Paris synagogue on Rue Burnouf, scattering books and holy items across the floor on Oct. 18, 2026.
The attack came as demonstrations escalated into some of France’s worst violence in years.
Rioters also looted luxury boutiques, supermarkets, and targeted public buildings and police vehicles.
Police officers were assaulted during the unrest, though no injuries were reported.
Authorities said synagogues, police stations and shops were among the sites targeted nationwide.