El Al Offices Vandalized Paris, Greek Protests Signal Rising Anti-Israel Tensions

The Paris offices of El Al, Israel's national airline, were vandalized with red paint and antisemitic graffiti including phrases like "El Al genocide airline" and "Free Palestine," prompting the airline to evacuate its personnel and coordinate with French and Israeli authorities. Israeli officials, including Transportation Minister Miri Regev, condemned the attack sharply, linking it to French President Emmanuel Macron's recent announcement to recognize the state of Palestine, which Israel and the US oppose. El Al emphasized its pride in flying the Israeli flag and condemned all forms of violence, especially antisemitism. Israel's ambassador to France described the vandalism as an intimidation tactic and called for increased security for Israeli institutions. The US Ambassador to France also denounced the attack, urging the French government to prosecute the perpetrators. French authorities have launched an investigation, while concerns grow about rising anti-Israel and antisemitic hostility amid ongoing tensions related to Gaza.