Knife Attack in French Supermarket Investigated as Terrorism

Suspect Mehdi B., previously convicted for explosives-related offenses, has been charged with attempted assassination linked to a terrorist enterprise.

On January 25, 2025, Mehdi B., 32, attacked a man in a supermarket in Apt, stabbing him multiple times while shouting 'Allah Akbar.'
The victim suffered serious injuries but survived, while the suspect was subdued by a security guard, employees, and customers.
Mehdi B. has been charged with 'attempted assassination in relation to a terrorist enterprise' and is now in detention.
Authorities have noted his history of radicalization in prison, including interest in extremist literature and connections to radicalized individuals.
While the suspect has shown an interest in groups like Hamas and ISIS, no direct operational ties to any terrorist organization have been confirmed.