Paris – France Looks To Shut Down Radical Jewish Group On Heels Of Recent Violence

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    FILE - An Israeli flag is set on fire during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, at Place de la Republique in Paris, France, 26 July 2014.  EPAParis – Following a string of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have turned violent , the French government is blaming a radical Jewish group known as the Jewish Defense League, or LDJ, for the violence and is actively pursuing legal avenues in an attempt to shut the group down.

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    AFP reports that sources say authorities believe it has been an active LDJ presence at pro-Palestinian rallies that has resulted in fights and arrests, including a July 13 clash outside a synagogue that resulted in a ban on any further pro-Palestinian rallies.

    Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said last week that that LDJ’s actions were “excessive” and “should be condemned.”

    A source said the French government is “carrying out an extremely fine analysis of the law” in its attempt to disband the group.

    LDJ has denied breaking any laws and said it is currently planning a pro-Israel rally.

    LDJ was labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S.’s FBI in 2001, and has largely been ostracized by France’s over-500,000 member Jewish community.


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    concerned_Jew
    concerned_Jew
    9 years ago

    Sounds like the Jewish Defense League is not creating terrorism but is responding to it by trying to protect lives against terrorism. The govt of France is probably not doing much to protect Jews, so these people feel that someone has to do it. Why are they not punishing the Muslims who are praticing racism and promoting violence against Jews over there that have nothing to do with the conflict in Israel.

    9 years ago

    the muslims destroy the city, and france looks to blame the jews?

    54321
    54321
    9 years ago

    These guys have the guts to defend themselves, whilst the French authorities are doing nothing to protect Jews against the violence.
    Desperate times call for desperate measures.
    Hashem protect your children.

    Reb Yid
    Reb Yid
    9 years ago

    It was the only group that protected that synagogue, preventing a massacre. Always blame the Jews–following in Hitler’s footsteps.

    yossele
    yossele
    9 years ago

    What a tasteless joke… This only goes to show that yidden can only rely on one another. Only our achdus will protect us.

    9 years ago

    Yes always blame the victim

    Benabenja
    Benabenja
    9 years ago

    What a shame from the French government!!! That makes me ashamed of being French, I can tell you!
    The wind for te JDL had changed following the July 13th heoric act they committted. They defended the Rue de la Roquette shul tha was going to be attacked by dozens and dozens of savage arabs before the police was able to gather overthere and protect it. They just defended and bare-handed; they didn’t provoke the arabs (these probably wished they had).
    What should be dissoluted instead, Mr Minister, is the few extremist arab associations that make those violent demonstrations in Paris region and where “Death to the Jew” or anthems to Hamas are chanted by organizers.

    9 years ago

    Bravo to those brave young Yidden with guts.