‘Policing thought’: French bill to fight antisemitism accused of silencing Israel critics

NEWS SUMMARY

A French bill aimed at combating antisemitism, set for parliamentary debate in April, faces accusations of potentially silencing criticism of Israel. Critics argue the legislation, which draws on the IHRA definition of antisemitism, could criminalize legitimate discourse and conflate criticism of Israeli policy with hatred of Jews.

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