Macron condemns antisemitism after Orleans rabbi assault

Rabbi Arié Engelberg, the chief rabbi of Orléans, France, was assaulted while walking with his young son, prompting strong condemnation from French President Emmanuel Macron, who described the incident as a shocking example of the 'poison of antisemitism.' The attacker reportedly shouted antisemitic slurs before physically assaulting Engelberg, who suffered head injuries but is in stable condition. The suspect was arrested shortly after the attack and is currently in a psychiatric facility. Macron and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin emphasized that France cannot tolerate antisemitism and that the country must not be a stage for foreign tensions fueling such violence. Yonathan Arfi, president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France, criticized those who downplay antisemitism, calling it a grave responsibility. The incident highlights the concerning rise of antisemitic acts in France, which has the largest Jewish community in Western Europe.