French police have detained two 16-year-old boys in Strasbourg on suspicion of planning an ISIS-inspired attack targeting Jewish communities. Authorities announced that the teenagers were in the early stages of planning what Interior Minister Christophe Castaner described as an “extremely violent terror attack.”
The suspects, one of whom is identified as Russian, were arrested during a police operation. Officials did not specify how far along the individuals were in their plotting or the specific targets they intended to attack. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full extent of the threat.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about youth radicalization and the threat of domestic terrorism in France. French security agencies remain vigilant in preventing attacks and monitoring individuals deemed to pose a threat to public safety. Further details are expected as investigations proceed.