Recent incidents of vandalism targeting Jewish homes and businesses in Paris and a synagogue in Rouen have raised concerns about rising antisemitism in France. The acts of vandalism occurred as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 12 people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo and five individuals at a kosher supermarket in January 2015.
Police reported that at least 10 Jewish properties in Parisian suburbs such as Vincennes, Saint-Mandé, and Fontenay-sous-Bois were defaced with antisemitic messages and symbols. Additionally, a synagogue in Rouen was also targeted, with swastikas and hateful messages found on its walls.
