Rising Antisemitism in France Sparks Controversy Amid Hamas Attack Fallout
In the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel, France has seen a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, with 887 reported in the first half of the year alone. This marks a stark increase compared to previous years, prompting alarm from the Jewish umbrella organization CRIF. As tensions mount, a forthcoming football match has become a focal point of political dispute, with the far-right Rassemblement National calling for it to be moved from the Stade de France due to security concerns. The Interior Minister argues that relocating the match would concede to violence and antisemitism.