Mélenchon's Hamas Comments Isolate Left, Threaten Unity
Strong Reactions to Hamas Attack
Jean-Luc Mélenchon's comments on the Hamas attack against Israel on October 7th have sparked controversy and divided opinion, with strong reactions from members of his own movement.
Condemnation from Across the Spectrum
The French hard-left politician has been denounced as an enemy of the Republic by the leader of the French National Front, with indignation from across the political spectrum focused on Mélenchon.
The country's Jewish community, with a population of 500,000, has been shaken since the Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent military campaign.
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