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Antisemitic incidents in France continue to rise. In July 2026, over twelve Torah scrolls were stolen in a burglary at the Grand Synagogue of Levallois-Perret, described by local leaders as both criminal and antisemitic. Other recent incidents include a foiled attack targeting a synagogue in Sarcelles that led to multiple arrests, the vandalism of ...
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France plans to ban products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing rising settler violence and its impact on peace prospects.
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al-monitor.com
Sep 08, 2026
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An Israeli woman in her 80s was attacked at a Paris hotel, with the Foreign Ministry saying its officials are maintaining contact with her and her family as the case is handled.
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jpost.com
Sep 05, 2026
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An 80-year-old Israeli woman was violently attacked in her hotel room in Paris, suffering serious injuries, though authorities found no evidence of antisemitism.
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ynet.co.il
Sep 04, 2026
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An Irish man in his 60s faces charges in France for making death threats against a Jewish couple during a verbal altercation in a supermarket.
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irishtimes.com
Aug 29, 2026
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An Irish man was arrested in France for making anti-Semitic threats and death threats against an Australian Jewish couple in a supermarket.
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jpost.com
Aug 27, 2026
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A viral video featuring antisemitic remarks by a shopkeeper in Deux Alpes has created a hostile atmosphere for Orthodox Jewish tourists, prompting an investigation.
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euronews.com
Aug 24, 2026
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I was in Saint Quentin, France for work on 6 June 2026 wearing a visible Kippa and Tzitzit. I refuse to hide who I am. A Muslim man with his children in the back seat of his SUV swerved his vehicle towards us and accelerated as we were carrying our luggage from the street into the Best Western Le Picardy Hotel. When we got out of the way, he stopped and revved his engine staring at us. He only left when I stepped in front of his vehicle, pointed at him and said “yalla, let’s go”. It was blatantl
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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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