Radicalism Prompts Warnings in France

Maïa de la Baume reports for The New York Times about the increasing tension between French Muslims and Jews. There have been recent attacks targeting Jews and, last month, a police officer shot a Muslim man who attacked a Jewish market. Religious and political leaders in France are hoping to avoid further conflict. “Nothing will be tolerated; nothing should happen,” President François Hollande warned. “Any act, any remark will be prosecuted with the greatest firmness.”

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