France Urges EU Action Against Rising Antisemitism Amid Gaza Conflict

France Addresses Rising Antisemitism in Europe

France has called for a unified response to a significant increase in antisemitism across Europe. This comes as EU ministers meet to discuss the troubling trend. French European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad, who has Jewish heritage, emphasized the need for a serious conversation about the causes of this rise, especially since the start of the Gaza conflict last year.

Haddad stated that Europe is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks of antisemitism since World War II. He highlighted that addressing antisemitism is not only about protecting Jewish communities but also about upholding fundamental European values.

The meeting in Brussels aims to prioritize strategies to combat this resurgence, making it a key focus for European institutions.