US Ambassador Charles Kushner criticized French President Emmanuel Macron Kushner's criticism was expressed in a letter dated August 25, 2025 France's Foreign Ministry announced a conversation with Kushner Kushner echoed concerns of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu stated anti-Jewish sentiment intensified after the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre Kushner emphasized public statements about Israel endanger Jewish life in France France refuted the allegations regarding antisemitism France highlighted a longstanding issue of antisemitism exacerbated by the Gaza situation.