In a historic move, Jordan Bardella and Marion Maréchal, prominent figures of France's far-right Rassemblement National, attended an international conference against antisemitism in Jerusalem.

Invited by Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs, the visit marks a significant shift for the party, long associated with controversial antisemitic remarks by its founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen.

Bardella and Maréchal aim to rebrand their party and strengthen ties with Israel, despite criticism from within their ranks and skepticism from Jewish organizations like the Crif.

The conference, however, faced backlash, with notable absences, including Israel's envoy for antisemitism and philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, who opposed the far-right's presence.

The event highlights the complex dynamics of political alliances and the ongoing fight against antisemitism.