Justice for Rue des Rosiers: Arrest in 1982 Paris Terror Attack
French President Emmanuel Macron lauds the arrest of Hicham Harb, a suspect in the 1982 Rue des Rosiers terror attack in Paris. Harb, accused of overseeing the deadly assault, was detained in the West Bank. This marks a significant step towards justice in the antisemitic attack.
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The arrest of Hicham Harb, a suspect in the infamous 1982 Rue des Rosiers terror attack, brings France one step closer to justice. Captured in the occupied West Bank, Harb is accused of directing the assault on the Jo Goldenberg restaurant, which claimed six lives and injured 22.
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the arrest, emphasizing the effective collaboration with the Palestinian Authority. The arrest stems from a 2015 international warrant, highlighting decades of pursuit for closure in one of France's most haunting antisemitic incidents.
As the first member of the group to be apprehended, Harb's impending trial symbolizes hope for resolution. This development coincides with Macron's upcoming announcement at the UN, amid France's anticipated recognition of Palestinian statehood, underlining its diplomatic stance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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