A 30-year-old Jewish woman in Lyon, France, was attacked in her apartment on Saturday afternoon, according to Le Figaro. The unidentified assailant, donning dark clothing and a mask, persistently rang her doorbell before stabbing her twice in the abdomen. She was swiftly taken to the hospital, where her condition has stabilized.

The discovery of a Swastika etched on her door, juxtaposed with the presence of a Mezuzah at her apartment’s entrance, has led authorities to suspect a potential anti-Semitic motive behind the attack. In response, an investigation has been launched, with the judicial police and departmental security employing various techniques such as video surveillance analysis, neighborhood inquiries, and phone record scrutiny to gather pertinent evidence.

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The individual, wounded in the abdomen, was transferred to a Lyon hospital, with no life-threatening injuries. As of 8 p.m., there were no remaining concerns about the individual’s condition.

According to the public prosecutor’s office, an investigation into potential attempted murder with an anti-Semitic motive has been launched based on preliminary findings.

The case is being handled by the departmental security police and the Zonal Division of the Judicial Police (DZPJ) under flagrante delicto, with an active search for the suspect.

While the anti-Semitic angle is being considered, investigators are also looking into the family context, as the victim was reportedly in the process of a divorce, as per sources informed to Progrès.

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This incident has sent shockwaves through the local Jewish community, prompting a collective call for action against hate crimes and anti-Semitism. As the investigation progresses, law enforcement is resolute in their pursuit of the perpetrator and in ensuring that justice is served. This distressing event serves as a stark reminder of the persisting challenges posed by prejudice and discrimination, emphasizing the crucial need for a society founded on inclusivity and tolerance.