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LFI Withdraws Controversial Hanouna Poster Following Antisemitism Allegations

The poster, intended to promote an anti-extreme-right protest, drew widespread criticism for alleged use of antisemitic imagery.

  • La France Insoumise (LFI) faced backlash for a poster depicting Cyril Hanouna with imagery critics likened to Nazi-era antisemitic propaganda.
  • The poster, part of a campaign for a March 22 protest against far-right ideologies, was swiftly removed after public outcry.
  • Cyril Hanouna, of Jewish Tunisian descent, announced plans to sue LFI, citing defamation and antisemitism concerns.
  • Jean-Luc Mélenchon, LFI leader, denied any antisemitic intent, accusing far-right networks of fueling the controversy.
  • The incident has reignited debates over LFI's communication strategies and accusations of antisemitism within the party.
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