Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down

Published: 8/16/2025
Macron condemns 'act of hatred' after tree memorial for murdered Jew is cut down
French President Emmanuel Macron has denounced the cutting down of a memorial tree for murdered Jew Ilan Halimi as "an act of hatred," vowing to bring the perpetrator to justice. The olive tree, planted in honor of Halimi who was tortured and killed in 2006 by a Paris gang, was felled, sparking outrage. Paris police are investigating the incident, with Macron emphasizing that all efforts will be made to punish this hateful act and seek justice for Halimi's memory and his family.