Watchdog tracks online blame targeting Jews and Israel over French riots

Online posts blame Jews and Israel for French unrest amid controversial political statements.

A monitoring study recorded over 1300 online posts blaming Jews and Israel for recent riots in France. The posts featured conspiracy theories alongside threats of violence and expulsion. This follows earlier statements from Israeli officials connecting the French unrest to pro-Palestinian protesters.

• The findingsA tracking study identified more than 1300 distinct social media posts blaming Jewish people and Israel for the disturbances in France.
• The contentThe monitored posts contained antisemitic conspiracy theories as well as direct incitement to physical violence and extermination.