Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Saturday the government’s determination to combat the upsurge in anti-Semitic acts in France since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. In a series of messages published on X, the president expressed the climate of anxiety felt by the French Jewish community.
“Anxiety, loneliness, fear: this week again, French Jews told me how much their lives have changed since October 7. They also expressed their demand for justice and protection,” wrote the head of state.
To address these concerns, Emmanuel Macron announced that he had instructed the Minister of Justice to strengthen the work of prosecutors. The goal is to improve “the justice system’s response to anti-Semitism and its new forms,” whether physical acts or online hate speech.
The president notably mentioned a series of recent acts: pig heads placed in front of places of worship, Stars of David painted on the walls of Paris and anti-Semitic graffiti, as well as a worrying rise in disinformation on social networks.
“Some are trying to divide us,” he denounced, calling on the population to “remain united” and to demonstrate “absolute vigilance.” He insisted on the need for an “immediate” and firm response to identify and punish the perpetrators.
Emmanuel Macron concluded by affirming that “the Republic will always have the last word” and that the Nation would remain “mobilized” in the face of hatred and attempts at destabilization.
