Haïm Korsia: “We all have to protect the Republic”

July 23, 2014 Jewish chaplain and the new Chief Rabbi of France, Haïm Korsia is known for his commitment to interreligious dialogue and to the values of the French republic. He was elected June 22, 2014 and is now faced with a series of attacks against the country’s Jewish community that have occurred during pro-Palestinian…

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“Muslims of France wish for a united brotherhood” affirm Muslim leaders

July 23, 2014 In a recent statement, Muslim leaders recognize the “particular resonance in our country” of the “war between Israel and Palestinians.” They emphasized that “the Muslims of France wish for one united brotherhood, to live together peacefully.” “No exterior conflict, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, should, in any case and in any way, be…

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Paris, Sarcelles: Cazeneuve “takes complete responsibility” for the ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations

July 21, 2014 After a pro-Palestinian demonstration turned violent in Sarcelles, Val-d’Oise on Sunday, July 20, a similar demonstration followed in the streets of Paris in the Barbès neighbourhood. Bernard Cazeneuve spoke about the controversial decision to ban public demonstrations in support of Palestinians. He does not regret this decision, stating, “I take full responsibility…

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In Sarcelles, Muslim and Jewish dignitaries pray for peace

July 22, 2014 On Sunday, July 20 violence marred a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Sarcelles. In its aftermath leaders from both the Muslim and Jewish communities, including France’s chief rabbi Haim Korsia and the imam of Drancy, Hassen Chalghoumi, gathered to pray together. The multi-faith prayer took place in the town’s synagogue under the protection of…

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Hollande urges Middle East diplomacy after pro-Palestinian protest in Paris

July 14, 2014 After Muslim youths attempted to forcefully enter two Paris synagogues on Sunday, July 13, French president Francois Hollande is calling for diplomatic measures between leaders of Hamas and Israel and “pressing Israel for restraint in Gaza.” The conflict has caused religious tension within France and has led to several violent outbursts by…

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