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

Submitted by Tassa Adidi on Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:56 Proposed law sanctions public statements ‘presenting acts of terrorism as legitimate resistance’ and creates a new offence punishing ‘incitement to the destruction or denial of a state’ Rally in support for activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid boat stopped by Israeli forces, in Lyon, south-eastern France, on 9 June 2025 (Alex Martin/AFP) Off A bill "aimed at combating renewed forms of antisemitism", which is due to be debated on by parliament next