Macron

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

|ByCOOKIE SCHWEBER-ISSAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.
Activist of the far-right identitarian movement 'Ligue du Midi' Olivier Roudier shouts in a megaphone in Montpellier, southern France, on February 15, 2026, during a rally after the fatal beating of a 23-year-old Quentin.

Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash

The 23-year-old, whose name the government has given only as Quentin, died on Saturday after falling into a coma following being violently beaten outside a conference given by Rima Hassan.

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The slogan "Make America Go Away" is stitched on the side of a cap worn by the co-owner of the McKorman clothing store in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 20, 2026.

If Trump invades Greenland 'it would be war,' Danish MP says

"We know that the Americans are stronger than us," Danish MP Rasumus Jarlov told CNN, "but it is our duty to defend our land and our people."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces known as "Asayish", and residents rally during a demonstration against the attacks by the Syrian government forces and in support of Kurdish fighters in Qamishli, the main Kurdish city in the country's northeast on January 18, 2026.

Kurdish commander calls on US to 'intervene forcefully' in Syria clashes

The head of the YPG warned that only the US or its coalition partners can halt Syria’s advance into Kurdish-held territory, as government forces seize key towns and energy sites.

|ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN

What would you do in our place, President Macron? - opinion

French President Emmanuel Macron is undoubtedly not antisemitic. On the contrary, France has often stood by our side and supported Israel on many significant issues.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByMEMI PEER
FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defense and Security Council meeting dedicated to the issue of Lebanon, in Paris, earlier this month. Today, Israel is doing what France should have done: not allowing a murderous terrorist organization to take over Lebanon and destroy it, the writ

The assault on Judaism: Will the US hold Macron accountable as France takes the lead - opinion

Until this weekend, France was hiding behind the posture that it is “just following orders” - just as it did in the 1940s.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByGOL KALEV
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference about the priorities of his Renaissance party and its allies ahead of the early legislative elections in Paris, France, June 12, 2024.

Israelis, Netanyahu welcome at Olympics, Macron tells French radio

"As the prime minister of Israel, Netanyahu would be welcome to attend, as would any other head of state."

JULY 24, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during an international humanitarian conference for civilians in Gaza, at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on November 9, 2023.

France's Macron calls for new elections after EU vote

French President Emmanuel Macron set off a political earthquake on Sunday when he called shock legislative elections for later this month after he was trounced in the European Union vote.

JUNE 9, 2024ByREUTERS
France's President Emmanuel Macron makes a speech, as France's first lady Brigitte Macron, U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. first lady Jill Biden listen, during a gala dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France June 8, 2024.

Donors pledge more than $2 Billion for war-torn Sudan

The international bloc has made the first major effort to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's civil conflict.

APRIL 16, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE
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Netanyahu, France's Macron talk threats in Gaza, Lebanon and Red Sea

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Netanyahu regarding issues within Israel's borders and in the Middle East at large.

DECEMBER 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron embrace at a joint news conference in Jerusalem last month. Macron called for the anti-ISIS coalition to regroup against Hamas.

France's Macron receives award for advocating for local Jewish community

The prize is awarded to personalities who have shown exemplary support for European Jewry, defended their religious rights, and combatted antisemitism.

DECEMBER 8, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
Macron receives a Jewish community advocacy award.

French Jews concerned over Macron's Israel 'killing women and children in Gaza' comments

French Jews, who have been suffering from a huge wave of antisemitism, added: "The CRIF would like to remind everyone of Hamas's responsibility for the deaths of Palestinian civilians."

NOVEMBER 11, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during an international humanitarian conference for civilians in Gaza, at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on November 9, 2023.

French parliamentarians visit sites of October 7 massacre

Braun-Pivet, who is Jewish, announced a minute of silence for the victims of October 7 during a parliamentary meeting last week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
President of the National Assembly of France Yael Braun-Pivet

Macron: Arras attack was result of barbaric Islamist terrorism, another attack foiled

A teacher was killed in a knife attack in Arras, and the investigation was handed to the anti-terrorism prosecutor's office.

OCTOBER 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron speaks during a video conference with international partners to discuss humanitarian aid for financially-strapped Lebanon, in Paris on December 2.