Antisemitic Posts Blame Jews, Israel for French Riots, Watchdog Reports
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A report by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) identified 1,384 antisemitic posts on X blaming Jews and Israel for recent riots in France. The posts, which appeared between October 16-18, included conspiracy theories and calls for violence. CAM CEO Sacha Roytman warned of the link between online hate and real-world violence, urging authorities and social media platforms to act.
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- Over 1,300 antisemitic posts blamed Jews and Israel for recent French riots.
- The posts included conspiracy theories and calls for violence against Jews.
- Verified X accounts amplified some of the most extreme antisemitic messages.
- CAM CEO Sacha Roytman warned social media incentivizes hate speech.
- CAM urged French authorities and platforms to take action against incitement.
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