MJLC unequivocally condemns the deadly shootings in Trappes and La Verrière, near Paris, which have claimed one life and left several others injured. MJLC extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the person killed, and its solidarity with all those injured and affected.
The gravity of this attack, now under investigation by France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office, underscores the fundamental importance of protecting human life and ensuring that violence, racism and religious hatred are neither tolerated nor normalized. The mayor has described the attack as potentially motivated by racism and Islamophobia, while prosecutors are investigating whether the victims were targeted on the basis of their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, nationality or religion.
Although the motive has not yet been conclusively established, the possibility that this was an act of racist or Islamophobic violence must be taken seriously. Any potential connection between the attack and hostility towards people on the basis of their racial, ethnic or religious identity must be carefully examined, and the circumstances established through a thorough and impartial investigation.
MJLC stands firmly for the equal dignity and protection of every individual, irrespective of faith, origin or identity. These principles are not merely ideals; they are the foundations of a peaceful and democratic society. At a time when hatred threatens to deepen divisions between communities, upholding these principles demands steadfast commitment, a sense of responsibility and solidarity.
As a council committed to strengthening Muslim-Jewish cooperation across Europe, MJLC reaffirms its commitment to combating racism, religious hatred and all forms of violence, and to fostering a society in which all communities can live in safety, dignity and mutual respect.
