“Adolf Hitler is a child at heart compared to Netanyahu,” writes triple Olympic medalist Mahiedine Mekhissi, creating controversy

Mahiedine Mekhissi, triple Olympic medalist in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, provoked controversy, writing on Tuesday October 31 on X (formerly Twitter): “Adolf Hitler is a child at heart next to Netanyahu, the West is a real collaborator.” His message is accompanied by several hashtags: #NetanyahuCriminal #NaziIsrael #racists #ZIONISTS or #IsraeliNewNazism.

A tweet that goes badly as the war between Israel and Hamas fuels fears of an increase in anti-Semitic acts in France. Many Internet users protested in the comments and announced that they would report his message on the Pharos platform.

The former French international, who won three Olympic medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016 and is now retired, has increased his shares and messages on social networks in recent weeks, denouncing Israel’s response and supporting the Palestine. “Strength for Palestinian resistance”for example, he posted on October 28.

The mayor of Reims, where the former athlete lives, reacted strongly on X Tuesday : “And to think that this individual wore the jersey of the French team! I am ashamed for our city… what a disaster!”denounces Arnaud Robinet.