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‘Deeply disgusted’: Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues vandalised

France’s Holocaust memorial, three Paris synagogues, and a restaurant have been vandalised with paint.

An investigation has been opened into “damage committed on religious grounds”, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said, as the Israeli embassy denounced the attack. No arrests have been made.

“I am deeply disgusted by these heinous acts targeting the Jewish community,” French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau posted on X.

Retailleau last week called for “visible and dissuasive” security measures at Jewish-linked sites amid concerns about possible anti-Semitic acts.

Several European nations have reported a spike in “anti-Muslim hatred” and “anti-Semitism” since the start of the Gaza war.


Thousands of people march in silence through Paris to protest racism and anti-Semitism


PSG fans hold ‘Stop genocide in Gaza’ banner at Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain supporters displayed the banner during the Champions League final.

They raised it shortly after Achraf Hakimi gave their team a 1-0 lead against his former side Inter Milan in the 12th minute.

PSG fans are known for their stance against the war in Gaza, previously displaying a giant banner saying “Free Palestine” in November during the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.


Fans hold a giant banner reading ‘Stop genocide in Gaza’ in French during the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan