In Israel, the violence of October 17 in France associated with Islam and support for the Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked Muslim migrants to violence in France during a podcast, predicting a rise of the far-right. He criticized Europe for yielding to Islamist voters and the 'woke' left, suggesting that without stopping Hamas, similar unrest could spread to Paris. His comments reflect a religious and ethnic perspective on the violence in France, coinciding with a critical view of the French government's diplomatic stance, especially after France recognized Palestine in 2025. This comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas attacks in October 2023 and France's increasing diplomatic isolation.