הרצוג לראשי יהדות צרפת: "האשמת יהודים הפכה למצב ברירת המחדל"

Israeli President Isaac Herzog told a delegation of French Jewish leaders that blaming Jews has become Europe's "default mode" for addressing its own issues. He noted that Israel is being demonized, forcing Jewish communities in Europe into a defensive stance. Herzog distinguished legitimate criticism of Israel from what he called "pure scapegoating" and a "grave error." He also condemned calls for boycotts and sanctions as harmful to Palestinians and absolving Hamas, while expressing hope for stronger Israeli-French cooperation.