Darmanin provides details on the security of Jewish schools and synagogues in France

Darmanin takes stock of the protection of Jewish schools and synagogues in France

\n\nIn France, the Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin, highlighted this Tuesday the strengthening of security around Jewish schools and synagogues in response to an increase in anti-Semitic acts.\n\n

Increased protection of Jewish communities

\n\nAs part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat anti-Semitism, Darmanin claimed that protection of Jewish schools and synagogues has been increased. This is part of the “Plan to combat racism and anti-Semitism” put in place by the French government.\n\n

Details of the security plan

\n\nAccording to Darmanin, an increasing number of police officers and gendarmes will be deployed to protect Jewish sites. According to him, the police presence will be particularly reinforced during Jewish holidays and at key times of the school year. \n\nThe Minister also mentioned the involvement of the Office for the Protection of the Jewish Community (OPCJ), whose mission is to monitor and report any anti-Semitic incident. In addition, training will be provided to community leaders to enable them to effectively manage potential threats.\n\n

The response of the Jewish community

\n\nThe Jewish community largely welcomed this initiative. The president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF) expressed his appreciation of the government's clear commitment to combating anti-Semitism.\n\n

Conclusion

\n\nAlthough these measures represent significant progress in the fight against anti-Semitism, Darmanin and the actors concerned remain vigilant. The Minister of the Interior concluded by specifying that the fight against anti-Semitism requires the participation of all: government, religious bodies, schools, and citizens. \n\n