While ‘antisemitism has long scarred French life’, Charles Kushner said hatred of Jews ‘has exploded’ since Hamas’ October 2023 assault
The US ambassador to Paris has upped the pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron over antisemitism with a letter calling the government’s action on anti-Jewish hatred insufficient, days after similar criticism from Israel.
“In France, not a day passes without Jews assaulted in the street, synagogues or schools defaced, or Jewish-owned businesses vandalised.”
Paris later summoned the US ambassador after the “unacceptable” comments.
“France firmly refutes these latest allegations,” said a foreign ministry statement. “The allegations from the ambassador are unacceptable.”
