Tensions between Jews and Muslims in France

The weekly magazine Le Nouvel Observateur reports on growing tensions between Muslim and Jewish communities in France as a result of the Gaza conflict. "The idea that the country in Europe with the largest Jewish and Muslim communities could escape tensions arising from the Middle East conflict was simply absurd. And that no one bothered to consider this is simply irresponsible. ... The media bear a huge resonsibility, and it is their duty to reflect the complexity of this curse afflicting the Middle East. A short while ago representatives of the major religions finally took the iniative and called on all of their followers to refrain from any form of violence. And the intellectuals also have a crucial - and clear - role to play in this test. They must show Arab opinion that there are many French Jews who oppose Israel's invasion, and they must make it clear that there are many French Muslims who hate Hamas."

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