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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In the past year, France has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, with over 1,000 reported since October 7, 2023. Notable events include the defacement of a Holocaust memorial in Lyon and a knife-wielding man threatening individuals near a Paris synagogue. The French government has responded by increasing security measures and m...
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Pro-Hamas and anti-Israel slogans were discovered at Sciences Po in Strasbourg, reflecting ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
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lalsace.fr
Oct 08, 2025

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The Jewish Agency for Israel reports a 400% increase in inquiries from France regarding immigration, indicating rising antisemitism.
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washingtonexaminer.com
Oct 07, 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack and reaffirmed his commitment to fighting antisemitism.
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tribuneindia.com
Oct 02, 2025

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Vandalism against synagogues in Paris raises concerns about rising antisemitism, with connections to organized crime linked to Moscow.
Source:
dn.se
Oct 01, 2025

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A 67-year-old Jewish man was brutally beaten in a mugging in Yerres, France, while wearing a kippah. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
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express.co.uk
Sep 29, 2025
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A man was assaulted in France after being threatened with death and searched for money and synagogue keys. The incident highlights rising antisemitism.
Source:
jpost.com
Sep 28, 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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