France has summoned US ambassador Charles Kushner after his explosive open letter accused Paris of failing to curb anti-Semitic violence. In the piece title “A Letter to Emmanuel Macron,” published by The Wall Street Journal, Kushner blasted France’s criticism of Israel and its push to recognise a Palestinian state, claiming such moves “embolden extremists” and put French Jews at risk. The French Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected his allegations as “unacceptable,” stressing France’s commitment to fighting anti-Semitism while warning Kushner against interfering in domestic affairs. The row comes as France and other Western nations move toward Palestinian state recognition, sparking anger in Israel and Washington. The US State Department, however, stood firmly by Kushner, further straining diplomatic ties between two key transatlantic allies.
