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  French-Israeli businessman Philippe Hababou Solomon.

Meet the French-Israeli philanthropist running for elections in France

“I came on behalf of Israel and the French citizens who live here,” says candidate, businessman, and philanthropist Philippe Hababou Solomon as he works behind the scenes to enact lasting changes.

By LIOR NOVIK
27/06/2024

France saw rise in antisemitism, Islamophobia in 2023, report says

Reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim acts in France increased by 284% and 29% respectively, France’s human rights commission, the CNCDH, said in an annual report published on Thursday.

By REUTERS
27/06/2024
 A DEMONSTRATOR holds a placard as Columbia University students protest outside offices of Universit

Explosion of hate: State Department report details global rise in antisemitism post October 7

"Religious freedom is still not respected for millions of people around the world," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a news briefing.

Six Jewish youths attacked outside Paris cinema

Paris District 17 Mayor Geoffroy Boulard on Sunday condemned an antisemitic attack on several minors in his district, outside a movie theatre in the So Ouest shopping center.

French Jews caught between extremes in polarizing snap election

President Emmanuel Macron called the parliamentary election on June 9 after his centrist Together alliance was trounced in European elections.

By REUTERS
26/06/2024

'Swear on Allah': French antisemitic rape victim told to convert to Islam

"Before letting her leave, they made her swear on Allah not to say anything," her mother said.

Canary in a coal mine: French Jews warn of extreme politics amid growing antisemitism

President Emmanuel Macron has opened a Pandora’s box that leaves French citizens disoriented, worried, and angry.

By SEBASTIEN LEVI
24/06/2024

Hundreds rally in France to protest antisemitic gang-rape of 12-year-old

Two rallies were held this week in France to protest rising antisemitism and the antisemitic rape of a girl.

Paris police chief: Islamist terrorism main concern ahead of Olympic Games

"The terrorist threat remains just as important as the protest threat posed by radical environmental groups, the ultra-left left and the pro-Palestinian movement," Nunez said.

By REUTERS
21/06/2024
Eurosatory international land and air event for defence and security in Villepinte, June 17, 2024

In second blow to Israel ban at arms expo, court of appeals overturns ruling

Coges Events, which had organized the June 17-21 Eurosatory arms exhibition, had appealed the ban on Israeli delegates, intermediaries, and companies.

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