17-Year-Old Arrested in France for Suspected Terror Plot During Ramadan

The teenager, allegedly radicalized and armed with a knife, is accused of planning attacks on religious and diplomatic targets.

The suspect, a 17-year-old from Vesoul, was arrested near a school in Haute-Saône while carrying a knife and later transferred to Paris for further investigation.
Authorities allege he planned violent actions during Ramadan, with potential targets including Jewish and Christian sites, as well as U.S. and Israeli diplomatic missions.
The teenager, described as radicalized and influenced by Daesh propaganda, communicated his intentions on encrypted messaging platforms like Telegram.
The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor's Office (PNAT) has opened a judicial inquiry and charged the suspect with association with a terrorist criminal organization.
This is the first terror plot disrupted in France in 2025, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth radicalization and the resurgence of jihadist threats.