France Summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'Unacceptable' Letter about Rising Antisemitism

France Summons US Ambassador Kushner over 'Unacceptable' Letter about Rising Antisemitism

The recent letter sent by US Ambassador Jared Kushner to President Emmanuel Macron has caused quite a stir in France. The letter alleges that the French government has not done enough to combat rising antisemitism in the country. This has led to the French government summoning Kushner to explain his accusations. Macron has even gone as far as to call the letter "unacceptable" and "unfounded." However, this is not the first time the French government has faced accusations of not doing enough to combat antisemitism. In 2019, a survey found that nearly 20% of Jewish individuals in France had been a victim of at least one antisemitic incident in the past year.

Kushner's Letter

In his letter, Kushner specifically mentioned the recent killing of a Holocaust survivor in her own home, which has sparked outrage and fear among the Jewish community. He also pointed to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Zionism in France, which often spills over into antisemitic actions. While the French government has taken steps to combat antisemitism, such as increasing security measures and implementing educational programs, Kushner believes more needs to be done. This letter has brought to light the ongoing struggle to combat antisemitism in France and the challenges that the government faces in addressing it.