Antisemitism Becomes Central Issue in French Election After Alleged Rape of Jewish Girl

Far-right and far-left parties clash over antisemitism as France faces a pivotal legislative election.

The alleged antisemitic rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl has intensified national debates on antisemitism.
The National Rally party, historically linked to antisemitism, is now leading in pre-election polls with a strong pro-Jewish stance.
Far-left France Unbowed faces accusations of antisemitism linked to its stance on Israel and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
French Jews are confronted with a difficult choice between a historically antisemitic far-right and an allegedly antisemitic far-left.
Prominent Jewish leaders and organizations express concerns about the erosion of centrist politics and the rise of extremism.