Tunisia refutes accusations of anti-Semitism

Tunis [Tunisia], May 13: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday denounced the accusations labeling Tunisia as anti-Semitic.
Saied made the comments after meeting with Prime Minister NajlaBouden accompanied by several ministers of the cabinet.
The president said he was surprised by those (without mentioning them) "who talk about anti-Semitism when we are in the 21st century. They want to sow division to benefit from this discourse."
"Once again, Tunisia will remain safe despite the desperate attempts to harm its stability. The efforts made by the armed, military and security forces are commendable and a source of pride," Saied said.
The attack at La Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba in southern Tunisia intended to undermine Tunisia's stability and disrupt the tourist season, he added.
On Tuesday night, a guardsman affiliated with the Tunisian National Guard opened fire at security staff stationed near the synagogue, leaving two visitors and three other security officers killed, before being shot dead during an exchange of fire.
Several others, including security officers and civilians, were injured and taken to hospital.
Source: Xinhua