Two adolescent boys in a Paris suburb have been charged with raping a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a religion-motivated attack. The incident has sparked shock and concern amid a surge in antisemitic acts in France.
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Two boys charged with gang rape and violence motivated by religion
Incident occurred in the context of a surge in antisemitic acts in France
Political leaders and community members expressing shock and concern
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Justice system taking action against the perpetrators
Political leaders denouncing the attack and calling for action against antisemitism
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Tragic and horrifying incident of violence and hate
Concerns raised about the rise in antisemitic acts in France