Terrorism involves acts of violence intended to create fear, often for religious or ideological purposes. Knife attacks, due to their simplicity and accessibility, have been used in terrorist incidents globally. France has experienced heightened security concerns in recent years due to terrorist threats. - A knife attack in Mulhouse, eastern France, resulted in one fatality and injuries to multiple individuals, including two police officers. - French President Emmanuel Macron has characterized the attack as an act of Islamist terrorism. - The suspect, a 37-year-old man, was known to authorities and on a terrorism watchlist. - The attack occurred during a demonstration in the city.