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French Jewish Leader Slams Mélenchon's Anti-Israel Proposals

Yonathan Arfi, president of the Crif, has condemned Jean-Luc Mélenchon's proposed policies against Israel, including using the French Navy to escort Gaza-bound flotillas. Mélenchon, leader of LFI, made the remarks at a rally on November 7, vowing "frontal action" if elected president in 2027.

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01Crif President Yonathan Arfi criticized Jean-Luc Mélenchon's pledge to use the French Navy against Israel.
02Mélenchon vowed "frontal action" to aid Palestinians if elected president in 2027.
03Arfi accused Mélenchon of exploiting Palestinian suffering for electoral gain.
04The LFI leader proposed escorting civilian flotillas to Gaza with French ships.
05Israeli Ambassador Joshua Zarka compared Mélenchon's statements to 1930s fascism.

Arfi accused Mélenchon of obsession and exploiting Palestinian suffering for votes. Israeli Ambassador Joshua Zarka compared Mélenchon's statements to 1930s fascism.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS French, the latest report. Read i24NEWS French’s original