Europe's far right in Jerusalem as 'new friends' of Israel

The move of the RN's boss to Israel engulfs many political actors, who recall the history of the RN (formerly the National Front).

The visit to Israel of the president of the National Rally, Jordan Bardella, aroused a certain uneasiness. On the spot, the European elected member was reminded of the legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen, condemned on several occasions for anti-Semitism.

Europe's far right in Jerusalem as 'new friends' of Israel

European politicians from the far right are gathering in Israel for a conference on anti-Semitism this week, sealing an alliance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government that would have been unthinkable in the past. Meanwhile demonstrators gathered outside parliament on Wednesday evening to protest a bill that would increase political influence over the appointment of judges. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

The extreme right-wing leader, whose invitation by the Israeli government is criticized by Jewish French and community representatives, paid tribute to the victims of 7 October and the Shoah.

The president of the National Rally became the first leader of the French far right party officially received in Israel, with his visit in progress since Tuesday 25 March. Jordan Bardella is taking part this week in a conference to combat anti-Semitism, at the invitation of the Israeli government.

Jordan Bardella is the first leader of the National Rally (RN) to be officially invited by the Israeli government. He insisted on the "link" between "the rise of Islamism, the resurgence of Islamism"