French President Emmanuel Macron had planned to meet with senior leaders of the American Jewish community on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, but the meeting has been canceled, i24NEWS reported.
The cancellation was attributed to scheduling conflicts with the Jewish High Holidays and widespread opposition within the community. Groups considered for the meeting included AIPAC, the Anti-Defamation League, and the American Jewish Committee. Sources said community leaders were concerned that a photo opportunity with Macron could be used to bolster his image, despite disagreements over his positions on Israel, rising antisemitism in France, and France’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
While Macron may still meet with some individual representatives in the future, the report noted that the broader American Jewish community would not have welcomed the visit.
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