PARIS, February 22, 2012 (WAFA) – France condemned vandalism of the Baptist Church in West Jerusalem calling it unacceptable, according to a statement issued Wednesday.

Bernard Valero, spokesman of the French foreign ministry, said “France condemns the acts of vandalism” perpetrated against the Baptist Church in Jerusalem.

He said that “such an attack against a place of worship is unacceptable.”

Jewish extremists members of the “price tag” group were believed behind the vandalism that included defacing the church walls with anti-Christian graffiti and slashing tires of three church cars.

Valero said France, which reaffirms its attachment to the freedom of religion, worship and belief, “hopes that full light will be shed on these acts and that those responsible will be brought to justice.”

M.S.