Hicham Harb, a suspect accused of orchestrating the 1982 attack on the Jo Goldenberg Jewish restaurant in Paris that left six people dead, has been extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. Upon arrival in Paris, the 72-year-old was immediately detained and is expected to face formal legal proceedings, according to France 24 and RFI English.
Harb is one of four individuals sought by French authorities in connection with the August 9, 1982, attack, which remains one of the deadliest antisemitic terror incidents in post-war France, as reported by The Straits Times and the Times of Israel. French authorities see the extradition as a critical step toward addressing this emblematic case of antisemitic violence that has lingered unresolved for over four decades.
The Palestinian Authority had previously arrested Harb in September 2025 as part of its cooperation with French judicial authorities, shortly before France’s recognition of the State of Palestine at the United Nations. Additionally, the PA recently extradited Mahmoud Al-Adra, a retired security officer also suspected of involvement in the attack, according to Middle East Monitor.
Harb is set to appear before a Paris judge in the coming days, restarting judicial proceedings on a case that has drawn international attention due to its historical and political implications. The extraditions reflect ongoing cooperation between France and Palestinian authorities in pursuing justice for unresolved terrorist acts.
Observers will be watching closely how the French legal system handles the trials, especially given the high-profile nature of the 1982 attack and current geopolitical sensitivities. Further investigations may target the remaining suspects still at large, potentially bringing new developments to a decades-old investigation.
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