Antisemitic Acts in France Reach 1,570 in 2024, Marking Second Year of Historically High Levels

Despite a slight decline from 2023, antisemitic incidents remain alarmingly high, with violent attacks and references to the Palestine-Israel conflict fueling hostility.

• France recorded 1,570 antisemitic acts in 2024, a 6.3% decrease from 2023's record 1,676 incidents, but still far above pre-2023 levels.
• Notable violent incidents included synagogue arson attempts, physical attacks, and the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie.
• Approximately 65% of antisemitic acts targeted individuals, with over 10% involving physical violence; the remaining incidents involved property damage and graffiti.
• More than 30% of incidents explicitly referenced the Palestine-Israel conflict, which the Crif identified as a major catalyst for antisemitic rhetoric and actions in 2024.
• Jewish students, comprising less than 1% of the school population, were disproportionately affected, accounting for nearly 50% of racist or antisemitic incidents in schools.

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