“The future of Jews in Europe is being called into question after years of denial,” laments Philippe Meyer, member of Crif

Is it dangerous to show support for Israel today in France? “Yes, we are there in 2024”according to Philippe Meyer, member of the Crif executive committee, invited Monday November 11 on franceinfo. The Israeli authorities share his opinion: they recommended that supporters not go to the France-Israel football match on Thursday, a few days after the attack on Maccabi Tel-Aviv supporters in Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Nevertheless, Philippe Meyer insists on the need to attend this meeting. “We completely understand that the Israeli authorities are showing vigilance and caution towards their supporters. But the match will take place despite certain calls for its boycott. It will take place and it will be secure”he explains.

Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that he would attend the match. “The coming of the President of the Republic to the match is a beautiful symbol that must be welcomed. It is a symbol that the highest authorities at the top of the State are taking into account, after what happened in Amsterdam, the nature of anti-Semitism in France and Europe”declared Philippe Meyer.

The latter recalls that anti-Semitic acts have increased significantly since the attacks of October 7, 2023: “The future of Jews in Europe is being called into question after years of denial, years where we did not want to see things. Today, these things have been breaking out since October 7, 2023 and it is getting worse and worse. worse.”

Watch the full interview in the video above