France has announced it will summon the United States ambassador following his letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which criticized the French government's response to rising antisemitism. The French foreign ministry strongly rejected the ambassador's claims, describing them as unacceptable and contrary to international norms regarding diplomatic conduct. Officials emphasized France's commitment to combating antisemitism and expressed concern that the ambassador's remarks could undermine trust between the two countries. The incident follows similar criticism from Israel, highlighting tensions over how France is addressing antisemitic incidents amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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