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Macron Urges Action Against Antisemitism After Halimi Ceremony

2/13/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the urgent need to combat antisemitism at the 20th anniversary ceremony for Ilan Halimi's murder.
He noted 1,320 antisemitic acts in 2025, a 16% drop from 2024, but levels remain high.
Macron linked the rise to the October 7 Hamas attack and urged action by schools, the justice system, elected officials, and the European Commission to hold online platforms accountable for spreading hatred.

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French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the urgent need to combat antisemitism at the 20th anniversary ceremony for Ilan Halimi's murder.
He noted 1,320 antisemitic acts in 2025, a 16% drop from 2024, but levels remain high.
Macron linked the rise to the October 7 Hamas attack and urged action by schools, the justice system, elected officials, and the European Commission to hold online platforms accountable for spreading hatred.