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Anti-Semitism: the French Republic divided?
Anti-Semitism: the French Republic divided? – (Franceinfo)
The rallies against anti-Semitism planned for Sunday, November 11 will take place against a backdrop of an increase in attacks. Report from Avignon.
An attack took place in a street in downtown Avignon (Vaucluse). A Jewish man was attacked by an 18-year-old woman. “People kicked my cap, and my yarmulke fell off too. A young lady saw it, spat in it, insulting the Jews, Israel“, he says. He says he had already been attacked the previous week. “In 15 years, I have never had a problem with this. And in the space of ten days, it’s the second time“, he comments.
5 months in prison
Arrested then tried in immediate appearance on Monday November 6, the young woman was sentenced to 5 months in prison for insulting a person because of their religion. A major march against anti-Semitism will be held in Paris on Sunday. Rallies are also planned in front of prefectures.
In Avignon, in the district where the attack took place, opinions are divided on these demonstrations. “JI’m not used to going to protests, but now I think it would make me want to go“, said a man. “With the participation of the RN, no, it’s not something that excites me“, a woman advances.