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Fury as Israeli PM calls on French jews to move to Israel

The French government has reacted with anger to comments from Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon that French Jews should emmigrate immediately to Israel to avoid rising anti-semitism in France.

Speaking yesterday in Jerusalem, Mr Sharon said, "If I have to advise our brothers in France, I'll tell them one thing - move to Israel, as early as possible. I call on all Jews to move to Israel; but it is absolutely necessary for Jews in France and they should move immediately. In France, a w...

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