Deadly Shooting at Tunisia's Historic Synagogue: Investigation Underway.
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Tunisian authorities are investigating the motive behind a shooting attack at the historic Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that killed two Jewish pilgrims and three members of the country's security forces. The assailant, a member of the Tunisian National Guard, was killed before he could enter the building. The motive of the gunman remains unclear, and it is unknown if he specifically targeted Jews. The Ghriba synagogue is a popular pilgrimage destination, attracting around 6,000 people from around the world this year.
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