French Jews Increasingly Isolated Amid Rising Anti-Semitism and Tensions After Hamas Attack

French Jewish community feels abandoned by society and government as anti-Semitic acts surge post-Hamas attack; lack of external support and rising intolerance reportedly amplifying fears and isolation.

• Rising Anti-Semitism in France is causing increased isolation and fear among the French Jewish community, particularly following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
• The sense of abandonment felt by French Jews is exacerbated by apparent societal indifference, as protests against anti-Semitic crimes dwindle in attendance over time.
• North African public opinion is diverging from the West's, with perceptions of western countries as 'unconditional' supporters of Israel sparking disapproval and protests.
• French Jews are losing confidence in Israel as a refuge state amidst violent conflicts, with many fearing for their safety even in the Jewish state.
• Although the French authorities have made significant arrests in response to anti-Semitic acts, society's general indifference to this rise creates a climate of 'normalization' of this violence.

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