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Antisemitism investigation in Les Deux Alpes

Overview

French authorities and the Grenoble prosecutor's office have launched an investigation into a business owner at the Les Deux Alpes ski resort following a viral video. In the clip, the manager of a refreshment stall at ‘L’Alpette’ was recorded telling an Orthodox Jewish tourist, “The Jewish community, you are too many! [...] At some point, it exceeds people.”

The victim, Elie Sultan, expressed shock at the encounter, noting he has frequented the station for years without such treatment. The incident drew condemnation from Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, who described the remarks as an “unacceptable attack on the values of the Republic,” and Aurore Bergé, the minister responsible for fighting discrimination, who requested the Isère prefect report the matter to the public prosecutor. The case is being investigated as potential public provocation of hatred or violence based on religion or origin.

The event has surfaced broader tensions in Alpine resorts regarding the presence of Orthodox Jewish communities. While some local residents and business owners expressed grievances concerning the concentration of kosher services and perceived integration issues—with some claiming the situation is “blown out of proportion”—Jewish tourists have reported feeling unwelcome. Some families have reported additional instances of harassment, including verbal abuse directed at children wearing kippot. Éric Hattab, president of CRIF Grenoble-Dauphiné, questioned whether there is a “quota of Jews admitted into the mountains.”

Following the investigation, the restaurant manager is scheduled to stand trial in Grenoble on March 2, 2027. The merchant is being prosecuted for “public discriminatory insult against an individual based on their religion.” During the investigation, the manager admitted to making the statements, and authorities noted that the individual filming the exchange did not provoke the remarks.

Entities

Les Deux Alpes · Laurent Nunez · Grenoble Prosecutor's Office · Les Deux-Alpes · Isère

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Les Deux-Alpes merchant to face trial for antisemitic remarks

    A restaurant manager in Les Deux-Alpes will be tried in Grenoble in March 2027 for discriminatory public insults directed at the Jewish community following a viral video.

  2. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Les Deux Alpes antisemitism investigation launched after viral video

    French authorities are investigating a bar manager in Les Deux Alpes after a viral video showed her making antisemitic remarks toward an Orthodox Jewish customer.

  3. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Les Deux Alpes investigation launched after antisemitic video

    Authorities in France are investigating a viral video from Les Deux Alpes where a merchant made antisemitic remarks to an Orthodox Jewish tourist, highlighting local tensions regarding religious communities.

  4. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Les Deux Alpes business owner under investigation for antisemitic remarks

    French authorities are investigating a business owner in Les Deux Alpes after a viral video showed her making antisemitic remarks to customers, prompting condemnation from top government ministers.

Sources

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