Armed in knives, an individual is detained for threatening Jewish community members outside a synagogue in Paris.

A troubling surge in antisemitic incidents across France has once again made headlines, this time with an attack in the suburban town of Neuilly-sur-Seine.

On the eve of Shabbat, a man in his 40s threatened four individuals wearing kippahs near a synagogue and a Jewish school. The incident, which occurred in a town known for its large Jewish population and a refuge for families seeking safety from antisemitic bullying, has left the community shaken.

Mayor Jean-Christophe Fromantin responded to the incident, stating, "We must remain alert and mobilize against the rise of antisemitism." Prosecutors are now examining whether the attack was motivated by antisemitism.

In a bizarre turn of events, the suspect was arrested without resistance after pursuing one of the victims into a nearby perfume shop.

The incident in Neuilly-sur-Seine is not an isolated case. Last year, 106 physical assaults were recorded, the highest in over a decade, according to the Jewish Community Protection Service (SPCJ).

The majority of antisemitic incidents in France are perpetrated by individuals from Muslim-majority backgrounds, according to the National Bureau for Vigilance against Antisemitism (BNVCA).

However, efforts to combat antisemitism in France are not without hope. In 2011, the Olivetafel was planted in Épinay-sur-Seine, north of Paris, as a symbol of unity and resilience. The olive tree, dedicated by the French Jewish organization CRIF (Conseil Représentatif des Institutions Juives de France), stands as a testament to the community's determination to flourish in the face of adversity.

As the investigation into the Neuilly-sur-Seine incident continues, the community and authorities alike remain vigilant, committed to combating the rise of antisemitism in France.