Issued on: 16/04/2026 - 11:55
French lawmakers are due to vote on new laws defining antisemitism, proposed in the wake of a surge in anti-Jewish incidents but which critics say could be used to censor criticism of Israel and chill protest movements. The French law, which is scheduled to be debated on Thursday, proposes to sanction "implicitly" justifying terrorism, calling for the destruction of a state recognised by France, and comparisons of Israel to the Nazis. Critics – including some rights groups, academics and left-wing politicians – say that they will censor legitimate activism for Palestinian rights and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel. FRANCE 24's Shirli Sitbon reports from the National Assembly in Paris, France.
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