Over 100 people in France detained for anti-Semitism since October 7

French law enforcement agencies have detained more than 100 people for manifestations of anti-Semitism since October 7, when the Palestinian-Israeli conflict escalated again, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said at a press conference, Report informs referring to TASS.

“According to the French Ministry of Internal Affairs, 102 people have been detained since October 7 for manifestations of anti-Semitism or for justifying terrorism. Among them are 27 foreigners, 11 of whom are under administrative arrest or in prison,” he said. The minister reminded that he had instructed to launch a procedure for revoking residence permits from foreigners whose guilt is proven.

In particular, two people were detained in the east and southwest of the country with the participation of the French General Directorate of Internal Security. The minister of internal affairs did not specify the details, noting only that such operations are usually carried out in cases of justification of terrorism, detection of weapons or preparation for an attack.

In addition, the Pharos Internet platform, designed to collect information about radical content, received 2,839 complaints from Internet users about unlawful statements on social networks. In this regard, investigations into 237 cases have already been launched.