Herzog warns: Blaming Jews has once again become Europe's default response

President Isaac Herzog warned French Jewish leaders that Europe is reverting to scapegoating Jews as a default response. He cautioned that boycotts and sanctions against Israel harm Arabs while shielding Hamas from responsibility.

President Isaac Herzog warned French Jewish leaders that blaming Jews has once again become Europe's default response. Speaking on October 12, 2026, Herzog cautioned that Europe is scapegoating Jews and that boycotts and sanctions against Israel harm Arabs while shielding Hamas from responsibility. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict and international pressure on Israel.