Overview

• France summoned Ambassador Charles Kushner after his letter accusing President Emmanuel Macron’s government of insufficient action against antisemitism, calling the allegations unacceptable and a violation of diplomatic norms.
• A French diplomatic official said Monday’s meeting at the foreign ministry was held with the embassy’s deputy in Kushner’s absence, a detail not independently confirmed across outlets.
• The U.S. State Department said it stands by Kushner’s comments, describing him as effectively advancing U.S. interests in France.
• Kushner’s letter argued that French steps toward recognizing a Palestinian state embolden extremists and urged stricter enforcement of hate‑crime laws and enhanced protection for Jewish institutions.
• The row follows Macron’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the U.N. next month and echoes criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while French authorities cite a documented post‑Oct. 7 surge in antisemitic acts.