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Jewish Teen Assaulted in Paris in Suspected Antisemitic Attack

A 15-year-old boy wearing a kippah was attacked by two men in Levallois-Perret, raising concerns about rising antisemitism in France.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday evening at a metro station in Levallois-Perret, a district of Paris with a significant Jewish community.
  • The attackers allegedly shouted antisemitic slurs and demanded the boy's cell phone before physically assaulting him.
  • The boy's mother reported the attack to the police, and an investigation into the motives and circumstances is underway.
  • Local officials and public figures have condemned the attack, highlighting ongoing concerns about antisemitism in France.
  • The case has drawn attention to the safety of Jewish communities in areas with high Jewish populations, such as Levallois-Perret.
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