The Elisha Palace reacted vehemently, calling “abjects” Netanyahu’s statements and reinforcing that it will not accept external accusations
The United States Ambassador in Paris, Charles Kushner, raised his tone against the French government by sending a letter to President Emmanuel Macron in which he accuses France not to act effectively against the climb of anti -Semitism in the country. The document, dated August 25, intensifies the international pressure on the Elisha Palace, a few days after similar criticism made by Israel.
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In the correspondence, obtained by AFP, the US diplomat recalls that the date chosen to write the letter coincides with “the 81st anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris, which ended the deportation of French soil Jews” during the Nazi occupation. The mention seeks to reinforce the historical symbolism of the appeal.
Kushner expresses strong concern with the current scenario: “I write with deep concern about the dramatic increase of anti-Semitism in France and the lack of sufficient action of your government to face it…”
The ambassador points out that hostility against Jews became part of the daily routine. “In France, it does not spend a day without Jews being beaten on the streets, synagogues or schools whether vandalized or Jewish companies are vandalized.”he wrote.
Although recognizing that “Anti -Semitism has marked French life for a long time”Kushner maintains that the hatred episodes intensified alarmingly after “The Barbarian attack of Hamas on October 7, 2023”which began the current war in Gaza.
The message of the American representative comes in tune with the statements of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Earlier this week, Netanyahu accused Macron of fueling the growth of anti -Semitism in France, stating that hostility increased after the announcement of the French president last month that he would officially recognize the Palestinian state.
Paris’s reaction was not long before. Elisha’s presidential office classified Netanyahu’s words as “abjects” and “erroneous”, vehemently rejecting the accusation.
The episode adds more tension to a delicate debate that has placed France under international scrutiny. Between the pressure of historical allies such as the United States and Israel and the internal challenge of combating anti -judicious hatred amid the recruess of conflict in the Middle East, Macron finds himself facing a growing charge for firmer answers.
“Anti -ionism is anti-Semitism”
Like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ambassador Charles Kushner also harshly criticized Emmanuel Macron’s recent positions about the war in Gaza and his announcement that France will officially recognize the Palestinian state. For the US diplomat, these measures “They encourage extremists, feed violence and endanger Jewish life in France”.
In his letter, Kushner was categorical: “In today’s world, anti -joint is anti -Semitism – simply and simply”.
The alert supports research that indicates a worrying scenario in the country. Recent surveys show that most French believe that a new holocaust could happen in Europe. Even more alarming is the fact that almost half of the young French say he has never heard of the Holocaust. The ambassador’s letter directly questions the educational system: “What are children learning in French schools if such ignorance persists?”
France occupies a unique place in the European context for housing the largest Jewish community in Western Europe, with about half a million people. At the same time, the country also has a significant Muslim population, whose sensitivity to the Palestinian situation in Gaza is deep.
Since the beginning of Israel’s offensive against Hamas, in response to the October 7, 2023 attack, both communities report growth in hatred crimes. Jews denounce physical aggressions and vandalism against synagogues and businesses, while Muslims claim to be the target of increasing hostility in the public space.
The announcement made by Macron that France would formally recognize a Palestinian state, during a speech expected for a UN meeting in September, expanded the controversy. The decision provoked immediate reaction from Israel, who criticized Paris for weakening the fight against anti -Semitism.
With this change of posture, France must add to an increasing group of countries that support the Palestinian cause. According to AFP survey, at least 145 of the 193 UN Member States have recognized-or have expressed intent on recognizing-a Palestinian state since the beginning of the war in Gaza almost two years ago.
This movement puts Paris in a delicate position: on the one hand, the attempt to reaffirm his diplomatic voice in the Middle East; On the other hand, the growing pressure from strategic allies such as the United States and Israel, who accuse Macron of weakening the fight against anti -Semitism in the name of international politics.
With information from France24.com
Source: https://www.ocafezinho.com/2025/08/24/carta-de-washington-acusa-franca-de-antissemitismo/
