PARIS (VINnews) — Three Jewish men wearing kippahs were threatened by a knife-wielding suspect Saturday evening near the Trocadéro in Paris, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, authorities said.
The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Avenue Gustave V de Suède in the city’s 16th arrondissement. The three men had left a nearby synagogue and were walking in the neighborhood when they noticed a man staring at them, according to local reports.
The suspect approached and repeatedly asked, “Are you Jews? Are you Israelis?” When one of the men responded affirmatively, the individual pulled a knife from his pocket.
Je condamne avec la plus grande fermeté l’agression dont ont été victimes 3 jeunes de confession juive dans les jardins du Trocadéro.
Aucun blessé n’est à déplorer.
Je leur apporte tout mon soutien.
Une enquête est en cours afin de retrouver l’auteur des faits notamment avec…— Jérémy Redler (@Jeremy_Redler) February 7, 2026
The victims fled and sought refuge with nearby police officers. No injuries were reported.
All three men filed complaints. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged violence with a weapon and possible religious bias.
Jérémy Redler, mayor of the 16th arrondissement, condemned the attack in a message posted on social media.
“I condemn in the strongest possible terms the assault suffered by three young people of the Jewish faith in the gardens of the Trocadéro,” Redler wrote. “No injuries are to be regretted. I extend my full support to them.”
He said an investigation is underway to identify the suspect, including through the analysis of surveillance camera footage in the district. Redler added that he is in constant contact with police authorities and has requested heightened vigilance around sensitive sites.
“I will continue to relentlessly combat antisemitism,” he said.
The attack comes amid continued concern over antisemitic incidents in France, which is home to Europe’s largest Jewish community.