A Holocaust memorial in Lyon was vandalized with a 'Free Gaza' inscription, sparking outrage among city officials and community leaders. The inscription was scratched into the monument's plaque, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Lyon's mayor condemned the act, expressing solidarity with survivors and pledging to pursue those responsible. The city hall swiftly removed the inscription and a formal complaint has been filed. The incident comes amid a rise in antisemitic acts and hate crimes in France, particularly following recent conflict in the Middle East.