French Teens Charged in Antisemitic Rape of 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl
The attack has intensified debates on racism and antisemitism in France as the country approaches snap parliamentary elections.
- Two boys, aged 12 and 13, face multiple charges including aggravated gang rape and religion-motivated violence.
- The incident occurred in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris, and has led to widespread public outrage and protests.
- French President Emmanuel Macron and other political leaders have condemned the attack and called for discussions on racism and antisemitism in schools.
- The attack is part of a broader surge in antisemitic acts in France, especially following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The far-right National Rally party is leveraging the incident to highlight security and immigration issues ahead of the upcoming elections.