On July 19, 2026, France held its annual commemoration of the Vél d'Hiv roundup, a tragic event during World War II where thousands of Jews were arrested and deported.
This year, the ceremony was overshadowed by the vandalism of a plaque dedicated to a couple and their daughter who heroically saved a 13-year-old child during that dark time.
French authorities expressed outrage over the act, emphasizing the importance of remembering and honoring those who risked their lives to save others.