Macron tributes victims of 'biggest antisemitic massacre of century'
On the day marking four months of the Israel-Hamas war, France pays homage to 42 French citizens killed on Oct.7 and 3 hostages still held in captivity in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hosted a tribute ceremony honouring the French victims of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel as well as three French hostages believed to remain in terrorists' captivity in Gaza.
In his address, Macron described the October 7 attack as "barbarism which is fed by antisemitism" and vowed not to give in to "rampant and uninhibited antisemitism." Antisemitic acts in France quadrupled over 2023 in comparison to the previous year.
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The event was attended by the families of the victims, many of whom were brought to France on a special flight.
French President also reiterated the nation's commitment to fight for the "liberation" of the three French nationals presumed hostages in Gaza. "Their empty chairs are here," he said.
Representatives of the Israeli embassy in Paris also attended the ceremony. Israeli President Isaac Herzog was reportedly invited but was not present due to scheduling reasons.
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The ceremony was held on the day the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a visit to Israel, meeting the highest political and military officials.
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