Macron Pledges to Fight Antisemitism "Everywhere" on October 7 Anniversary
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French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to "fight antisemitism everywhere and always" on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. He remembered victims and stated France's commitment to combating terrorism and working for peace. The attack killed 1,221 people and 251 were taken hostage, with 44 dying later. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot attended memorial events in Israel, while Marine Le Pen condemned the attack as a "day of shame."
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- French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to combat antisemitism "everywhere and always" on the anniversary of the October 7 attack.
- Macron stated France's commitment to fighting terrorism and working for peace and security for all.
- The October 7 Hamas attack killed 1,221 people and 251 were taken hostage, with 44 dying in captivity.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot participated in memorial events held in Israel.
- Marine Le Pen called October 7 a "day of shame" and condemned those who justify or downplay the violence.
French President Emmanuel Macron honored the victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, vowing to "fight antisemitism everywhere and always." In a message posted on social media platform X, Macron stated, "For three years, we have shared the pain of the State of Israel and the grieving families. Three years later, we have forgotten neither the names nor the faces: Maya, Ohad, Valentin, and many others." He emphasized that France's commitment includes combating antisemitism and terrorism universally, and working towards peace and security for all. The Hamas attack resulted in the deadliest day in Israeli history, with 1,221 people killed and 251 taken hostage to Gaza, 44 of whom later died, according to AFP estimates. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot attended memorial events in Israel on Wednesday. Also present was Marine Le Pen, a candidate for the National Rally party, who described October 7 as a "day of shame" where "men, women, and children were murdered solely because they were Jews." She added, "No one will forget those who, by supporting the unbearable, justifying it or downplaying it, crossed the line of inhumanity." In Paris, several politicians were expected to attend a mourning ceremony organized by the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF).
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