Israeli YouTuber Places Tefillin Atop Eiffel Tower Amid French Unrest
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Israeli content creator Idan Cohen Attias, known as "De Cohen," laid tefillin at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The act occurred amidst rising antisemitism in France and difficult sentiments among local Jews and Israelis. This follows a previous incident where De Cohen confronted anti-Israel sentiment during a "Roblox" live stream. He continues his pattern of proudly displaying his identity without apology.
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- Israeli content creator Idan Cohen Attias, "De Cohen," laid tefillin at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- The act took place against a backdrop of antisemitism in France.
- De Cohen previously confronted anti-Israel sentiment during a "Roblox" live stream.
- He stated "Only Israel" and "No one will humiliate my country" during the game.
- The event was filmed and shared online.
Israeli content creator Idan Cohen Attias, known online as "De Cohen," performed the mitzvah of laying tefillin at the summit of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The act took place against the backdrop of antisemitic incidents in France and difficult feelings among Jews and Israelis in the country. The unusual event, captured on camera, shows Cohen observing the religious ritual at one of France's most recognizable symbols, bringing Jewish identity to the heart of the French capital.
This is not the first time De Cohen has publicly expressed his stance against anti-Israel sentiment. In March, during a live stream of the game "Roblox," he confronted international gamers chanting "Free Palestine." He refused to back down even when other players boycotted him and left the server, stating, "Only Israel" and "No one will humiliate my country."
Now, from the top of the Eiffel Tower, he continues this approach, choosing not to hide or apologize but to proudly lay tefillin in the center of Paris.