France calls on the American ambassador to a message about responding to the high anti -Semitism, describing allegations as “unacceptable”

France summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles KushnerHe wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron, who claimed that the country did not do enough to combat anti -Semitism.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in France issued a statement on Sunday, announcing that it summoned Kushner to appear on Monday in Quai d’orsayand The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and that its allegations are “unacceptable”.

“France refuses to firm these allegations,” said the statement obtained by CBS News. “The rise in anti -Semitic actions in France since then October 7, 2023It is a fact that we are deeply regretted and that is against him to mobilize the entire French authorities, because these actions are unbearable. “

The French ministry also said that Kushner’s allegations “contradict international law”, noting “the commitment not to interfere in the internal affairs of the states” in 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The statement said: “They are also less than the quality of the Atlantic partnership between France and the United States and the confidence that must prevail among the allies.”

The White House and the US State Department did not immediately respond to the messages seeking to comment. Summoning the ambassador is an official and general notice of resentment.

Kushner, a real estate developer, is the father of President Trump’s son -in -law Jared Kushner.

The contents of the message were not launched.

DUSTUP follows Macron this week’s rejection of the accusations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that France’s intention Learn about a Palestinian state It is the feeding of anti -Semitism.

France is home to the largest Jewish population in Western Europe, with an estimated 500,000 Jews. This is about 1 % of the national population.

The diplomatic dispute comes at a time when French -American relations faced tensions this year amid Trump’s trade war. Under a decree It was signed by Mr. Trump last monthThe international goods that were previously exempt from the American definitions – those estimated at $ 800 – will be subject to import duties as of August 29.

France will join many postal services throughout Europe on Monday Suspending the shipment of many firmness to the United States Amid a lack of clarity on new import duties.

The allies are also divided into the future of the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. France has in particular intercepted the United States to calm the peacekeeping process known as UNIFIL, with a vote on the issue specified for the end of the month by the United Nations Security Council.

France and the United States were also divided into Ukraine’s support in its war with Russia, but the division has fell with Mr. Trump, expressing its support to ensure security and warm. A meeting with Macron and other European leaders At the White House last week.

Mr. Trump at the end of his first term as a pardoned president Charles Kushner, who admitted guilty years ago to impose taxes on evading the illegal campaign.

His son Jared is a former White House adviser to Trump and he is married to Trump’s older daughter, Ivanka.

Margaret Brennan

He contributed to this report.