• Five Jewish institutions in Paris were vandalized with green paint overnight.
• French officials condemned the acts and called for enhanced security measures.
• The Jewish community has faced increased antisemitism since the onset of the Gaza conflict.

Five Jewish institutions, including France's Holocaust memorial, were vandalized with green paint in Paris, as reported by police. This incident, occurring in the historic Jewish neighborhood of Le Marais, has prompted investigation and condemnation from both government and community leaders, highlighting a growing threat to the Jewish community amidst rising antisemitism in France, according to Le Monde, South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau expressed his disgust over the vandalism, describing it as "heinous acts targeting the Jewish community." He has called for increased security measures at Jewish sites, particularly with the upcoming Shavuot holiday, indicating a concern for potential antisemitic actions during this period, as noted in multiple reports including Le Monde, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.

The rise in antisemitism in France has been alarming, with incidents reported to be increasing significantly amidst the ongoing conflict related to Gaza. Last year, over 1,570 antisemitic acts were recorded, marking a stark increase from previous years. Officials attribute this trend to broader societal tensions fueled by conflicts in the Middle East, highlighting a particular vulnerability within the Jewish community, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.