After the attack in La Grande-Motte, emotional but also political speeches in Montpellier to denounce anti-Semitism

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After the attack in La Grande-Motte, emotional but also political speeches in Montpellier to denounce anti-Semitism

Haim Korsia, Chief Rabbi of France: “It's not just the Jews, it's the city and the values ​​of the Republic that are under attack.” A speech shared by all elected officials. Midi Libre – GIACOMO ITALIANO

First emotion, then support and finally what answers to provide. This was the meaning of the speeches this Tuesday, August 27 on the Place de la Comédie in Montpellier after the attack committed Saturday against the synagogue of La Grande-Motte.

An audience of a thousand people and a rich array of personalities. Starting with the representatives of the Jewish community behind the Chief Rabbi of France and the national presidents of the consistory and the CRIF, who came to show their support to Perla Danan, local spokesperson. Around them, dozens of elected officials: from the president of the regional council Carole Delga to the mayors of La Grande-Motte, Stéphan Rossignol, primarily affected by the attack on Saturday 24 August, or of Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse, and of Béziers, Robert Ménard. Without forgetting of course the prefect of Hérault. And many others.

After the attack in La Grande-Motte, emotional but also political speeches in Montpellier to denounce anti-Semitism

A thousand people present on the forecourt of the opera to support the community and denounce anti-Semitism and beyond. Midi Libre – GIACOMO ITALIANO

All, in their own words, recounted “the shock, emotion, and astonishment” that were theirs on Saturday morning when they learned of the attempted attack on the Beth Yaacov synagogue. For the Chief Rabbi, Haim Korsia, “It's a miracle that there were no victims.” All of them also widely displayed their support for the entire community. The speech also became politicized, which earned Carole Delga a few whistles, flaying the extreme right and who pays for the union of the left with the extreme left and LFI. Whistles strongly denounced by the mayor of Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse, during his speech.

The conflict in filigree

Finally, for all, the Palestinian conflict must not have repercussions 3,000 km from Gaza. The prefect, François-Xavier Lauch, recalling his orders banning the pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Saturday in Montpellier. “I do not accept insults and these recoveries of international conflicts. I will continue the bans, and too bad if I do not win my case before the administrative courts."

And now ?

Behind Perla Danan, religious representatives, elected officials, the public, the entire mobilization is now demanding action to fight against anti-Semitism and racism in general. A toughening of legislation and justice. To highlight "the values ​​of the Republic", and advocate unity. With a question: and now?

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