French television personality Arthur Essebag has publicly criticized France for what he perceives as a lack of response to violence against Jews. In a heartfelt statement, Essebag shared his personal pain following the October 7, 2023 attacks, describing the event as the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. He expressed disappointment that much of the world, including France, remained silent in the aftermath, despite the scale of the tragedy. Essebag, who has typically avoided political commentary, said he felt compelled to speak out due to the gravity of the situation.