The RN and allies had 33% of the vote, followed by a leftwing bloc with 28% and President Emmanuel Macron's centrists with just 20%.
As France enters a period of potential political instability, the stakes for its Jewish citizens and its relationship with Israel are high.
Participation in Sunday's vote was high, underlining how France's rumbling political crisis has energized the electorate.
Moving from the Left to the right is a dramatic change for some French Jews, who David said had been left with a difficult choice.
President Emmanuel Macron called the parliamentary election on June 9 after his centrist Together alliance was trounced in European elections.
President Emmanuel Macron has opened a Pandora’s box that leaves French citizens disoriented, worried, and angry.
While Gallant’s anger at the French is understandable, the question is whether possible French assistance in finding a diplomatic solution to the fighting in the North should be summarily dismissed.
Another Foreign Ministry source, who “disapproved” of Gallant’s remarks said that “Beyond the differences of opinion that exist between Israel and France, the statements against France are incorrect
French President Macron and US President Biden announced enhanced coordination to prevent further escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, aiming to defuse regional tensions through joint efforts.
French President Emmanuel Macron set off a political earthquake on Sunday when he called shock legislative elections for later this month after he was trounced in the European Union vote.
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