Social Media Sees Surge in Antisemitism Amid French Unrest
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) found 1,384 antisemitic posts on X accusing Jews and Israel of causing recent unrest in France. The posts, analyzed from October 16-18, included conspiracy theories and calls for violence. CAM CEO Sacha Roytman noted a rise in using antisemitic theories for unrelated crises and urged action against online incitement.
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- CAM identified 1,384 antisemitic posts on X blaming Jews and Israel for French unrest.
- Posts included conspiracy theories, calls for violence, and accusations against the Mossad.
- Some antisemitic posts from verified accounts gained millions of views.
- CAM CEO Sacha Roytman called it a coordinated campaign to fuel antisemitism.
- This is the fourth such incident in under three months.
- CAM urged French authorities and social media to act against online incitement.
A report by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has identified 1,384 posts on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, accusing Jews and Israel of instigating recent unrest in France. The CAM's research center (ARC) analyzed posts from October 16 to 18, finding a mix of conspiracy theories and direct calls for violence, expulsion, and the extermination of Jews. Researchers claim some users blamed the Mossad for arson and riots in French cities, while others pointed to "Jewish elites" as organizers. A conspiracy theory also circulated, linking French President Emmanuel Macron to the Rothschild family.
According to N12, these antisemitic messages were found on prominent accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers, and some posts from verified accounts garnered millions of views. CAM estimates that these accusations began appearing shortly after the French riots commenced. Researchers suggest this indicates a coordinated campaign to fuel antisemitism, noting it is the fourth such incident in under three months where major global events have been met with accusations against Jews and Israel.
CAM CEO Sacha Roytman stated that antisemitic conspiracy theories are increasingly being used to explain political and social crises unrelated to Jewish people. World Israel News reported his comments. CAM has urged French authorities and social media platforms to take action against the spread of antisemitic content, warning that online incitement could escalate into real-world attacks.
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