Macron Condemns Anti-Semitic Remarks at Sciences Po Protest

The French president's condemnation follows an incident where a Jewish student was barred from a pro-Palestinian rally, highlighting tensions over anti-Semitism.

• French President Emmanuel Macron condemned 'intolerable' anti-Semitic remarks made during a pro-Palestinian protest at Sciences Po university.
• The incident involved barring a Jewish student from entering the main lecture hall, sparking high-level government condemnation.
• Sciences Po's management announced disciplinary action, emphasizing the need for the university to remain a place of teaching and healthy debates.
• Contradictory accounts of the event have emerged, with some students defending the protest and criticizing the government's response.
• The incident has reignited discussions on anti-Semitism in France, amid a rise in pro-Palestinian protests following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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