Mayor claims Paris graffiti evokes antisemitism from the 1930s

 Mayor claims Paris graffiti evokes antisemitism from the 1930s

Political leaders have referred to the Stars of David graffiti as actions that "recall the 1930s" and have been discovered on structures in the Paris region.

On Monday night, some sixty Stars of David were painted on walls in Paris's 14th arrondissement.

There has been a significant increase in antisemitic events in France.

According to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, since the Hamas assaults in Israel on October 7, there have been over 850 reports of analogous crimes in France.

Authorities in Paris said they would begin looking into cases of property damage made worse by discriminatory intent.

"I am in tears, as I am witnessing the hatred we faced as children again," a resident of one of the buildings covered in graffiti said to the channel BFMTV. "I can't understand it."

According to a statement from the 14th arrondissement mayoralty, the actions "recall the events of the 1930s... which led to the extermination of millions of Jews".

The deputy to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Emmanuel Grégoire, said that the stars will be taken down and an inquiry would be initiated.

"Antisemitism still kills," Mr. Grégoire said. "We will never give up the fight."

A lady was shot by police on Tuesday morning, resulting in serious injuries. She was acting threateningly, according to the officers, and she wouldn't follow directions.

In the suburbs of Paris, such as Vanves, Fontenay-aux-Roses, Aubervilliers, and Saint-Ouen, similar graffiti has also been discovered. According to accounts, the stars were sometimes followed by statements that read, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will win."

Karim Bouamrane, the mayor of Saint-Ouen, demanded that those responsible for the "antisemitic and racist" graffiti in his city face the worst legal consequences.

However, prosecutors have issued a warning, saying that it is still unclear whether the stars have antisemitic undertones.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne denounced "disgraceful acts" on Tuesday.

83% of French citizens are concerned about the high increase in antisemitic acts, according to a BFMTV study.

Leaders in politics, such as President Emmanuel Macron, have cautioned against "importing" the tensions brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict into France.

According to Eric Dupond-Moretti, the minister of justice, some 400 persons have been jailed this month for antisemitic offenses.