Moments before boarding: The shocking discovery at singer Amir Haddad's home
Israeli-French star Amir Haddad revealed during a performance in Tel Aviv that he discovered his mezuzah had been ripped from his front door in Paris just before his trip.
Israeli-French singer Amir Haddad used a performance in Tel Aviv to reveal a disturbing incident that occurred at the entrance to his home in Paris. Haddad shared that shortly before leaving France for Israel, he discovered that the mezuzah fixed to his doorpost had been ripped from its place.
Haddad, who manages a successful career in France and is well-known to the Israeli public, addressed the incident last Thursday, reflecting on the reality that Jews are currently facing in France and across the Western world. Despite the emotional toll, he sought to convey a clear message of resilience and a refusal to surrender to threats.
The singer made the discovery during a private moment before heading to the airport. He explained that he had intended to touch the mezuzah at the entrance to his home before his trip, only to find it missing and torn from its fixture.
"They touched an object that was important to me, but they will never be able to touch what is happening inside us," Haddad told the audience.
He expressed hope that the current period would pass, adding, "They will get tired long before we do." He further affirmed his belief that, in the end, "there will be justice." The singer's words were met with warm applause from the audience in Tel Aviv.
The incident occurs amid growing concern within the French Jewish community following a high number of antisemitic acts. According to data from the French Ministry of the Interior, 1,320 such incidents were documented in the country during 2025.
Haddad was born in Paris but immigrated to Israel with his family as a child. He later returned to the public eye in France after participating in the television show "The Voice," which gave a significant boost to his career. In 2016, he was chosen to represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest, and he has since established himself as a prominent and successful singer in the country.
Ultimately, the event at his doorstep became an opportunity for him to send a message to the public. Rather than focusing solely on the personal harm, Haddad chose to clarify that the act would not achieve its goal and would not cause him to hide his identity or live in fear.
