Unknown persons carry out armed attacks in France and China in connection with the "Global Day of Jihad" declared by Hamas

In France and China, unknown persons carried out armed attacks. An employee of the Israeli embassy was injured. The attacks are related to the "Global Day of Jihad" declared by the Hamas group.

BFMTV and The Jerusalem Post write about it.

In France, a man with a knife attacked a school, killing a teacher and injuring another teacher and a security guard. The attack took place at Gambetta High School in Arras (Pas-de-Calais). All educational institutions in the city were closed after the attack. According to media reports, the attack was carried out by a 20-year-old man of Chechen origin. Police also detained his brother.

In Beijing, an unknown person attacked an employee of the Israeli Embassy. The embassy employee is currently in hospital with a stab wound. According to The Jerusalem Post, the unknown attacker attacked him outside the diplomatic mission, but in the area where it is located.

The attacks occurred after Hamas declared October 13 "Global Day of Jihad" and called for harm to Jews and Israelis.

In the US, many significant political and religious buildings came under increased security, and schools in some cities were closed, The Washington Post reports.

French authorities have also increased security measures at 500 sensitive locations, including Jewish schools and synagogues.

Berlin has banned rallies in support of Hamas attacks on Israel. The day before, the Berlin police reported that the "solidarity rally with Palestine" and all other similar events were banned because they "pose a threat to public safety". This decision was upheld by the court.

In France, the Minister of the Interior bans pro-Palestinian protests, stating that they are "likely to lead to a disturbance of public order". The country is home to Europe's largest Muslim and Jewish communities.