Overview

• The incident occurred in Porté-Puymorens in the Pyrenees after the manager cited his “personal convictions” to deny entry.
• Those turned away were 150 Israeli children and adolescents aged 8 to 16 who had reserved the visit well in advance.
• The Perpignan prosecutor is investigating the denial of service on religious grounds following the Thursday incident.
• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the act on BFMTV and urged a very strict judicial response, noting a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents.
• The group, visiting from Spain, was transported by three buses to another location in France under Gendarmerie protection, with officials reporting 504 antisemitic incidents from January to May 2025.