An attempt was made to assassinate Rabbi Cuedj of Batna, as he was leaving the synagogue in Constantine, eastern Algeria, Friday night. The two men who made the attempt succeeded in escaping. The rabbi was rushed to the hospital, where reports said his life was not in danger.
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