For Vigilance from the Entire Left Against Antisemitism
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A collective of historians criticizes some left-wing political and trade union organizations for their muted response to rising antisemitic acts.
- The historians urge an immediate end to ambiguity to avoid tolerating racism.
- The statement calls for vigilance from the entire left-wing spectrum against antisemitism.
A collective of historians has denounced the hesitant stance of certain left-wing political and trade union organizations regarding the increasing number of antisemitic incidents. The group argues that this reticence is unacceptable and demands a clear and unequivocal response.
In a statement, the historians emphasize the urgency of confronting antisemitism without ambiguity. They warn that failing to do so risks implicitly tolerating a form of racism that has historically caused immense suffering. The call is for a unified and firm position from all segments of the left.
The collective stresses the need for vigilance across the entire left-wing spectrum. They believe that a strong, principled stand against antisemitism is crucial for upholding the values of equality and justice that the left professes to champion. The statement serves as a call to action, urging organizations to move beyond passive observation and actively combat all manifestations of antisemitism.
Originally published by Libรฉration in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.