US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter criticizing France's response to rising antisemitism, prompting France to summon him. Kushner claimed France's statements regarding Israel embolden extremists. France rejected the allegations, stating their commitment to combating antisemitism and highlighting the unacceptable interference in their internal affairs. This diplomatic spat adds to existing tensions between the two countries over trade, UN peacekeeping, and support for Ukraine. France has the largest Jewish population in Europe.

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