The French government is supporting a draft law that suggests criticizing Israel is tantamount to hating the Jewish people. Critics worry that this new legislation could restrict legitimate criticism and escalate antisemitism within France.

The French government is backing a draft law based on the idea that "hatred" of Israel is inseparable from hatred of the Jewish people. Critics of the “Yadan law” warn the new legislation will not just muzzle legitimate criticism of Israel but could further fuel anti-Semitism in France.