Early on Friday, French police shot and killed an armed man who allegedly attempted to set fire to a synagogue in Rouen, Normandy. The Interior Ministry confirmed the incident, with Minister Gerald Darmanin announcing on social media platform X that the individual was "neutralized." The confrontation escalated when the suspect, armed with a knife, moved towards the police officers. Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignaol expressed that the attack affected not just the Jewish community but the entire city. The situation comes amid heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has led to an increase in antisemitic acts in France. Firefighters remain at the site for safety measures.