French lawmakers set to push bill criminalising speech on Israel

French lawmakers set to push bill criminalising speech on Israel Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 08:20 Lawmakers move to criminalise speech on Israel, drawing fierce backlash from legal experts and activists Protesters hold a banner reading "Supporting Palestine is not a crime" and "Stop genocide in Gaza" as they take part in a rally against the Yadan bill, which aims to combat new forms of anti-Semitism, in Paris on April 12, 2026. (Ian Langsdon/AFP) Off A sweeping bill advancing through France’s parliament is set to criminalise wide areas of speech on Israel , with penalties of up to five years in prison. The legislation, due for its first reading in the National Assembly day from now on April 16, has secured broad backing across the political spectrum, including support from the far right.