France summons US ambassador over accusations of inaction against antisemitism - Politico
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France summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner over his open letter criticizing the government for its insufficient response to the rise in antisemitic crimes. The French Foreign Ministry called Kushner's actions interference in internal affairs and a violation of diplomatic etiquette.
France summoned US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner after he published an open letter sharply criticizing the French government. In the document, the diplomat accused Paris of failing to adequately respond to the growing number of antisemitic crimes. This is reported by UNN with reference to Politico.
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The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kushner's actions went beyond diplomatic etiquette and constituted interference in the internal affairs of the state.
These accusations are unacceptable and violate international law, in particular the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. They also do not correspond to the quality of transatlantic relations between France and the United States and the trust that should be the result
The French side stated that it "resolutely refutes" Kushner's statements, adding that its authorities are demonstrating full mobilization, as acts of antisemitism are "absolutely unacceptable."
The US State Department partially supported the ambassador's statements, but did not comment on the French MFA's statement about the violation of international law.
Ambassador Kushner is the representative of the US government in France and does a great job promoting our national interests
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Charles Kushner is the father of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. He has served as US Ambassador to France since 2023.
Kushner's open letter appeared after Paris's decision to recognize a Palestinian state. This provoked a sharp reaction from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated that it fueled the antisemitic fire in France.
After the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the start of the war in Gaza, France recorded a sharp increase in antisemitic incidents. According to official data, the number of such cases increased several times compared to previous years, which caused a serious public discussion.