Breaking News: Bernard-Henri Lévy Defends Israel, Criticizes French Anti-Semitism in I24News Interview
In an urgent breaking news update, renowned philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL) has delivered a passionate defense of Israel and a scathing critique of growing anti-Semitism within the French extreme left during an interview with I24News on Monday evening. The interview, part of the “Grand Oral” segment, has sparked immediate reactions and is set to shape the ongoing debate on Middle Eastern geopolitics and European anti-Semitism.
Israel’s Legitimate Response to Iran
Facing accusations of engaging in a “preventive war” against Iran, BHL strongly emphasized that the conflict with Iran predates recent events. “The war with Iran began in April 2024 with the ‘honest promise’ operation, then in September with the most powerful missile shot in contemporary history,” he insisted. According to BHL, Israel’s actions are well within the framework of international law: “You have the right to defend yourself and take the time for that. If you want to take a year to retaliate, it is international law.”
Macron’s Statements Under Scrutiny
BHL also rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements that “we do not drop a diet with bombs.” “Of course we sometimes drop a regime with bombs. Nazi Germany fell under bombs, Japan too,” he retorted, provocatively adding, “It is a great job to kneecap a diet dangerous for the planet, assassin for its neighbors, and oppressive for its people.”
Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East
Describing a region in the midst of significant change, BHL noted the “decolonization of Lebanon and Syria,” highlighting the weakening of Iranian influence. He praised the Abraham agreements as a “geopolitical masterpiece” that could sustainably transform the Middle East. BHL also acknowledged a discreet but real recognition of Israel’s role, quoting messages of “distraught recognition” from his “Kurdish comrades.”
The Rise of Anti-Semitism in France
On the national front, BHL asserted that “rebellious France has become an anti-Semitic party,” particularly criticizing Jean-Luc Mélenchon and his party. He recalled Mélenchon’s words in the aftermath of October 7, describing Parisian Jewish demonstrators as a “genocide party.” BHL linked this drift to a historical tradition of workers’ anti-Semitism, deeming it “heartbreaking but undeniable.”
Israel’s Democratic Resilience
When asked about Israel’s democratic future, BHL expressed confidence. “After 75 years of almost continuous war, Israel has never established the state of exception,” he said, contrasting this with France’s response to the Algerian War and the U.S. response to 9/11. Despite growing threats against French Jews, BHL refused to succumb to defeatism: “I am really not ready to give way to these fools that are the anti-Semites of today. The battle is not lost.”
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