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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In recent months, France has experienced a notable increase in antisemitic incidents, including physical assaults, harassment, and vandalism. In 2024, 1,570 antisemitic acts were recorded, marking a slight decrease from 2023's 1,676 incidents but still significantly higher than the 436 reported in 2022. The majority of these acts targeted individua...
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A Jewish Iraqi family is suing France for $22 million, claiming their Baghdad mansion was occupied as an embassy without rent for decades, benefiting from antisemitic laws.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 18, 2026
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French President Macron and Jewish organizations criticized textbooks that inaccurately reported Jewish casualties during Hamas attacks, leading to their recall.
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jpost.com
Jan 18, 2026
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Journalist Nora Bussigny reveals alarming antisemitism within France's radical left, highlighting a growing threat to Jewish safety.
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timesofisrael.com
Jan 17, 2026
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French authorities are investigating a video showing a man harassing a Jewish boy at an airport, snatching his video game and making derogatory remarks.
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timesofisrael.com
Dec 23, 2025
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A man was recorded harassing young Jewish boys in France, demanding they 'free Palestine' and making threatening remarks.
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jpost.com
Dec 22, 2025
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An Algerian nanny was sentenced for poisoning a Jewish family in France, reportedly stating she 'never should have worked for a Jewish woman.'
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jpost.com
Dec 20, 2025
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The security around synagogues and Jewish schools is hardcore, you really need to be introduced to get in.
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I was in Lyon (France) earlier this month … we were absolutely fine. Also there was a lot less … pro Palestine graffiti … than I expected
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France is a mix. I usually did not feel comfortable wearing my Magen David…maybe only in Paris
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Not what I wanted to hear… Sorry but antisemitism is a real concern.
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