On Sunday, a significant number of people gathered in Paris to protest against anti-Semitism, following days of political disagreements regarding participation and a notable increase in anti-Semitic incidents across France.
Senate speaker Gerard Larcher, who organized the demonstration alongside lower house speaker Yael Braun-Pivet, emphasized the focus on the complete fight against anti-Semitism, stating that it goes against the values of the republic.
The French capital, home to sizable Jewish and Muslim communities, has experienced escalating tensions, particularly after the October 7 attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, followed by a month of Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip.
To ensure security during the “great civic march,” more than 3,000 police and gendarmes were deployed, according to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, the AFP reported.
On the eve of the march, President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the “unbearable resurgence of unbridled anti-Semitism” in the country.
Written by B.C. Begley
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