French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin urged increased security for Jewish schools and places of worship following a 1000 percent surge in anti-Semitic acts post the October 7 attacks. The French Parliament responded by passing a bill to enhance penalties for discriminatory language, sparking a divisive debate with accusations of anti-Semitism and political motives.
NTD spoke with Gilles William-Goldnadel, a lawyer, who criticized President Emmanuel Macron, asserting insufficient support for anti-Semitism victims and calling for more decisive action.