French President Emmanuel Macron is being snubbed by American Jewish leaders, who have declined to meet with him.
In a recent development, the planned meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and senior leaders of the American Jewish community has been called off. The cancellation was due to a scheduling conflict with the Jewish High Holidays and significant opposition from within the community.
The meeting, which was set to take place prior to the opening of the UN General Assembly in New York, would have been highly contentious. Leaders from the American Jewish community intended to confront Macron over his stance on Israel, France's failure to combat rising antisemitism, and the government's announcement of its intention to recognize a Palestinian state in September.
The Jewish community in America cited security concerns as the primary reason for cancelling the meeting with Macron before his appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York. It's worth noting that among the groups considered for invitation were AIPAC, the Anti-Defamation League, and the American Jewish Committee.
The source involved in the discussions stated that most organizations wouldn't have participated in the meeting. Furthermore, the refusal was not solely due to Macron's position on Palestinian statehood or his handling of antisemitism in France.
There is reported tension between Macron and Israeli politician Sa'ar over Macron's Palestinian Authority policy. This tension might have played a role in the overall atmosphere that allegedly led to the opposition from within the American Jewish community, but the source did not specify the reasons behind this.
The French Consulate in Jerusalem primarily serves the Palestinian population in Judea and Samaria, and France is reportedly working to promote internationally the recognition of a Palestinian state in September. However, the article does not provide any new information about Macron's position on Palestinian statehood or his handling of antisemitism in France.
Despite the cancellation of the meeting, Macron may still meet individually with certain community representatives in the future. However, he would not be warmly received by the vast majority of American Jewish organizations.
The source added that a photo-op with Macron would have allowed him to claim a meeting with American Jewish leaders, regardless of the meeting's content. The possible visit to Israel ahead of the General Assembly was turned down by the Prime Minister's Office due to inappropriate timing.
In conclusion, the cancellation of Macron's meeting with senior leaders of the American Jewish community marks a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between France and the Jewish community in America. The reasons behind the cancellation and the overall atmosphere leading to the opposition from within the community remain unclear, but the tension between Macron and certain Israeli politicians over Palestinian policy seems to be a contributing factor.
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