Despite his revulsion at the attacks in Créteil, and what he believes is an overly tolerant response from the government, Mr. Benayoun said he does not believe France has become an anti-Semitic country. He said the anti-Jewish sentiments are confined to a relatively small group – a view buttressed by the large public rallies in support of French Jews that have been held after several prominent attacks. "The great majority of French society condemns this," he said.