Paris, 4 February 2021 |
Mr. President, |
France Inter: “In Gaza, the frontier with Israel is one of the most dangerous in the world. And yet the farmers continue to cultivate their fields, while taking great risks.” |
This week, France Inter became a platform for a member of the PFLP (listed by many countries - including the European Union - as a terrorist organization). The speaker called for a “Palestine” to replace Israel. Mr. President, France Inter is either receiving “Fake News” or, arguably, is abused as a voice for antisemitic anti-Zionism. Deputy Habib was among those Deputies that voted for the adoption in the National Assembly of the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) Definition of Antisemitism. That document should be read by all France Inter broadcasters. Mr. President, you have called for legislation to protect the values of the Republic, particularly in view of the influence of Islamist ideologies and growth of Jihadi terrorism in France. Unbalanced media positions on the Middle East and, especially, the Israeli-Palestinian question, could result in inciting further radicalization and thus endanger the Jews of France. Most respectfully, Dr. Shimon Samuels Director for International Relations Simon Wiesenthal Centre |
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