This piece of “information” is the equivalent of the accusations of ritual crime in former times and can only trigger a new burst of hatred against Israel.
While CRIF is deeply attached to freedom of expression, this cannot be allowed to be a form of safe-conduct for irresponsibility.
CRIF is dismayed that the Swedish government did not take this into account in its statements.
Richard Prasquier, accompanied by a delegation from CRIF, informed the Swedish ambassador to France of his astonishment and sadness following the publication of this article.
Gunnar Lund, on behalf of his country’s government and “the majority of the Swedish people” said he understood CRIF’s reaction. However, he insisted on the constitutional impossibility that prevents the Swedish government from intervening in this case.
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