French Jewish Groups Establish Hotline for Those Traumatized by Israel-Hamas War

Hotline established by French Jewish groups aids Holocaust survivors, grieving families, and anxiety-ridden parents, amid a surge in antisemitic acts in France following recent Israel-Hamas conflict.

• The helpline set up by French Jewish groups has seen a daily influx of callers seeking help post the Israel-Hamas war, including Holocaust survivors, grieving families, and anxiety-ridden parents.
• The hotline offers assistance from over 60 volunteer psychologists, psychiatrists, and child psychiatrists for people of all ages seeking help.
• In addition to providing immediate help, volunteers also suggest longer-term options such as consultations with psychotherapists and connections to social assistance organizations.
• France has witnessed a surge in antisemitic acts with 719 incidents reported between October 7 and 27, also resulting in increased security measures including deployment of 7,000 additional troops and strengthened protection at Jewish establishments.
• Mental health issues emerging from the crisis often unveil deeply-rooted problems, necessitating specialized long-term care.

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