A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Orleans, France, for allegedly assaulting a rabbi as he walked home from synagogue with his son. The rabbi was hit, bitten, and verbally insulted during the incident. The arrest follows a concerning trend of escalating anti-Semitism in France, particularly post the Gaza conflict that escalated on October 7, 2023. President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with the rabbi and condemned the attack, labeling anti-Semitism a 'poison'. Accompanying this, data shows an increase in both anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim sentiments throughout Europe amid the ongoing violence.
The incident highlights a troubling rise in anti-Semitism in France, particularly following the outbreak of violence in the Gaza conflict, affecting communities.
President Macron's statement emphasizes the need to address the rising wave of anti-Semitism, which he calls a 'poison' that impacts all of society.
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