U.S. Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, sparked a diplomatic controversy after writing an open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, criticizing France's responses to rising antisemitism alleged to have surged since October 2023.
Kushner linked the growing antisemitism to France’s stance on Palestine, implying that the recognition of a Palestinian state could embolden extremist sentiments against Jewish people.
In a strong rebuttal, the French Foreign Ministry deemed Kushner's claims "unacceptable," arguing that they do not accurately reflect France’s actions against antisemitism.
France summoned Kushner to express formal diplomatic displeasure, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and France over the sensitive issue of antisemitism.
The U.S. State Department defended Kushner, affirming their support in what has become a noticeable rift in U.S.-France relations, underscoring the geopolitical complexities surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism in Europe while resonating against the backdrop of heightened global tensions linked to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.
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