The trial related to the tragic attack on the Ghriba synagogue, located on the Tunisian island of Djerba, is reaching its conclusion. This attack, which occurred in 2023, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two police officers and two Jewish pilgrims. After several adjournments, the final court session took place on February 13, 2023, in Tunis, where significant prison sentences were issued against those implicated in the attack. The accomplices of the assailant received sentences of up to 15 years in prison.

The assailant, who was a gendarme known for his Islamist sympathies, was killed during the attack after he fatally shot three police officers and two Jewish worshippers, identified as Aviel Haddad from Djerba and his cousin Benjamin from Marseille. This unfortunate incident occurred on May 9, 2023, coinciding with the final day of a pilgrimage by the Jewish community of Tunisia and its diaspora to the Ghriba synagogue, marking a significant cultural and religious event.

The recent sentencing of the accomplices serves as a crucial moment in addressing the violence and radical ideologies that have affected Tunisia. While the sentences announced might bring some sense of justice to the victims' families, it also highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces regarding security, religious tolerance, and the need for greater protection of minority communities. This incident thus remains a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in the region and the continuous efforts required to foster understanding among diverse communities.