Claude Guazan, a French MP with his much sympathy and support for Israel, passed away after falling ill in Corona • Meir Habib: "Work nonstop for Israel"

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French MP Claude Guazan died on Thursday of the Corona virus at the age of 75. Guzagan was one of the prominent MPs who worked for Israel-France relations and fought against anti-Semitism.

Four years ago, then anti-Semitic attacks against Jews wearing a skullcap occurred and a heated debate around the issue, Guazagan along with Jewish MP Meir Habib, entered parliament with a skullcap as a measure of support for the Jewish community and anti-Semitism.

Meir Habib eulogized his deceased friend, "I lost a brother," said Habib, adding: "Claude was the true warrior for justice. He fought against anti-Semitism and was Israel's best friend in France throughout his years. Of which he was not a partner. I lost a brother today. France lost a great man and Israel lost a true friend today. "

Rabbi Levi Matzaf, Chabad Envoy to EU Institutions: "Claude Guzagan, was a true member of the Jewish people and Israel. The first to attend any demonstration on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people, to raise MPs against anti-Israeli resolutions. Knesset in the 16th district of Paris and was a personal friend of Prime Minister Netanyahu. His death is a great loss. "

Member of Parliament Guazagan served as mayor of Paris District 16 from 2008-2017. At the time, he was the first to hang Gilad Shalit's picture of the town hall as a sign of identification with Israel.