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Nice community reels from terror hit

July 21, 2016 10:20
A floral tribute to the dead in Nice

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Shirli Sitbon,

Shirli Sitbon

2 min read

Nice's Jewish community was in shock this week after Thursday's terrorist attack left one of its members dead and 10 seriously injured.

France-born Muslim Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, of Tunisian origin, drove a truck into the crowds celebrating Bastille Day along the city's promenade, killing 84 people and injuring more than 300 before being shot dead.

Among those critically hurt were Jewish sisters Raymonde Mamane, 77, and Clara Bensimon, 80.

Ms Mamane was taken to hospital and put on a respirator but succumbed to her injuries on Sunday.