Tributes will take place at two locations in the city in the afternoon.
First of all, at the beginning of the afternoon, at the Ohr Torah school, where Mohamed Merah had killed 4 people, including 3 children. A tribute in small groups, since only the French and Israeli heads of state accompanied by their wives will be on site. They will lay a wreath of flowers at the foot of the school’s tree of life before a discussion with Yaacov Monsenego, the school director.
At the same time, at another place in the city, at the Halle au grain, round tables will begin around the defense of the values of the Republic and secularism. Former Prime Minister Manuel Valls, Senate President Gérard Larcher, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo are expected.
The memorial ceremony will begin around 4:45 p.m. It will open with a series of readings interspersed with music then, after a minute of silence in homage to Ukraine, Franck Teboul, the president of the local CRIF – the representative council of Jewish institutions in France – will speak. This will be followed by speeches by Isaac Herzog, the President of the State of Israel, and Emmanuel Macron, the French President.
About 2000 people are expected for this tribute.