2023 Djerba synagogue shooting

Khazri initially killed a colleague and seized his ammunition before targeting the synagogue, where a large gathering of Jewish pilgrims were celebrating Lag BaOmer.

Tunisian Interior Minister Kamel Fekih reported that authorities had determined Khazri had targeted the synagogue in a premeditated attack, but they had not identified a motive.

[19] On May 13, Saied denied the attack being driven by antisemitism, defended laws protecting Jewish rights, and cited his family's history of aiding Tunisian Jews.

[20][16] On May 17, Saied met religious leaders from various faiths, including the chief rabbi, Christian archbishop, and Muslim mufti, and assured safety for places of worship.

The victims' families and relatives protested outside the hospital where the bodies were transferred, stating that they were not allowed to honor their traditions by reciting verses from the Torah in respect of those killed.

[19] Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed his sorrow and assured Tunisian Chief Rabbi Haim Bitan that the ministry would continue to support the community and provide whatever assistance is required.

[19][25] Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated that according to his office "the incident was preceded by a tense period of shouts and harassment of the Jewish community at the site".

The newspaper also reported the existence of a secret plan for massive emigration, but it is unclear whether the Jewish community members in Tunisia were interested in moving to Israel.

[27] The day before the attack, Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, participated in a ceremony at the synagogue alongside Tunisian officials and US Ambassador to Tunisia Joey R. Hood.

President Ariel Muzicant stated that "terror attacks continue to target Jews around the world even when they are gathered in prayer, as we know from countless experiences over the years including at this very synagogue".

[25] Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbise, expressed his gratitude and admiration for the security services and emphasized the need for the world to come together and "loudly condemn yet another cowardly attack on Jews at worship".

He later condemned statements made by President Saied on 13 May, and called for European governments to denounce them, expressing concern for the safety of Tunisia's Jewish community.