Archive · 9 Aug 2025
France Investigates Rabbi's Threats Against Macron Over Palestine Recognition
A rabbi in an online video made threats against the French President because of France's plan to recognize Palestine.
The rabbi said bad things would happen to the president because of it.
The government is investigating these threats.
At the same time, France is having problems with Algeria, like visa issues, which is making things tense between the two countries.
Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into threats against French President Macron by Rabbi David Daniel Cohen.
The threats were made in response to France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
Cohen warned Macron to "prepare his coffin" in a YouTube video.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the remarks and reported them to the justice system.
The controversy also arises amid strained diplomatic relations between France and Algeria.
- Who
- The Paris prosecutor's office, Israeli Rabbi David Daniel Cohen, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
- What
- An investigation was opened after an Israeli rabbi made threatening remarks against French President Emmanuel Macron.
- When
- The investigation was opened on Friday. Tensions between France and Algeria have been increasing.
- Where
- Paris, France
- Why
- The rabbi's remarks were motivated by France's plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
Rabbi's Viewpoint
French Government's Viewpoint
Recognition of Palestine
Rabbi's Viewpoint
France is declaring war on God by recognizing a Palestinian state.
French Government's Viewpoint
The French government has decided to formally recognize a Palestinian state.
- Investigation Initiated
- Yes
- Threat Maker
- Israeli Rabbi David Daniel Cohen
- Target
- French President Emmanuel Macron
- Reason for Threats
- France's recognition of Palestinian state
- Official Response
- Investigation opened, condemnation by officials
- Diplomatic Context
- Strained relations between France and Algeria