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France arrests four individuals for posts allegedly inciting Jew-hate and terrorism

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the state could not “give a free pass to these individuals who spread hatred and antisemitism.”

French Minister for Higher Education called for decisive action against antisemitism in universities

"I want to send a strong message on this matter. We cannot have even one student who is afraid to attend class due to fears of antisemitic threats" said Minister Philippe Baptiste.

Jewish homes and businesses defaced with antisemitic graffiti in France

At least 10 Jewish homes and businesses around Paris and a synagogue in the northern French city of Rouen have been defaced, according to police, with antisemitism being considered as a motive.

French Minister Aurore Bergé: “The rise in antisemitic incidents is quite dramatic. Nearly 1,500 antisemitic acts were recorded in 2024”

"Most of these incidents are not merely insults but involve direct attacks on individuals, either because they are Jewish or are perceived to be Jewish." Her office reports that personal attacks account for 63% of the recorded cases.

Man with antisemitic shirt in the Paris metro sentenced for inciting hatred

The 28-year-old had been photographed on the Paris Metro Line 13, wearing a Manchester City football shirt with the word "anti-Jewish" written on the back.

French Parliament approves bill to exclude antisemites and racists from citizenship

Its primary goal is to deny naturalisation, citizenship, or even residency to foreigners convicted of discriminatory acts based on race, religion, or national origin.
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