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Vandalism of Lyon Holocaust Memorial Sparks Outrage

9/2/2025

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A Holocaust memorial in Lyon, France, was vandalized with "Free Gaza," causing outrage among local officials.
Mayor Grégory Doucet condemned the act as "intolerable" and pledged to prosecute the offenders.
The memorial, opened in January, marks the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
Antisemitic incidents are significantly higher than in 2023, despite a reported decrease in early 2025.
Israeli PM Netanyahu criticized French President Macron for allegedly promoting antisemitism through his support for a Palestinian state.

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A Holocaust memorial in Lyon, France, was vandalized with "Free Gaza," causing outrage among local officials.
Mayor Grégory Doucet condemned the act as "intolerable" and pledged to prosecute the offenders.
The memorial, opened in January, marks the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
Antisemitic incidents are significantly higher than in 2023, despite a reported decrease in early 2025.
Israeli PM Netanyahu criticized French President Macron for allegedly promoting antisemitism through his support for a Palestinian state.