“The anti-Semitic attack in Galle is a shock. We strongly condemn her. I express my full support to the Jewish community on this day of Yom Kippur and my solidarity with Germany, my thoughts with the families and loved ones of the victims, ”the French president wrote on his Twitter.
Previously, the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany reported that the crime was committed by two or three attackers who had one or more vehicles at their disposal.
On October 9, shooting began at a Jewish cemetery near the synagogue in Galle, killing two people.
At the time of the incident, from 70 to 80 parishioners gathered for the celebration of Yom Kippur in the synagogue.