LFI Withdraws Controversial Cyril Hanouna Poster After Antisemitism Allegations

The withdrawn poster, part of a campaign against far-right ideologies, drew criticism for resembling Nazi-era antisemitic caricatures.

La France Insoumise (LFI) faced backlash over a campaign poster depicting TV host Cyril Hanouna, accused of echoing antisemitic imagery from the Nazi era.
The poster, which showed Hanouna's face altered to appear aggressive, was linked by critics to propaganda from the 1940s and denounced by organizations like the Licra and CRIF.
Cyril Hanouna, of Jewish Tunisian descent, announced plans to sue LFI for defamation and antisemitism, with his lawyer citing 'image infringement' and potential legal actions.
LFI removed the poster and replaced it with a less expressive image, rejecting claims of antisemitism and attributing the accusations to right-wing media and activists.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the poster, warning of the dangers of targeting public figures and comparing the situation to past instances of incitement to violence.