France Télévisions has removed a segment featuring actress and author Adèle Haenel from its platform. The segment was originally broadcast on La Grande Librairie, a literary show, on September 9, 2026. It included Haenel's discussion on sexual violence and her criticism of the "genocide in Palestine" committed by the State of Israel. The segment was taken down from the platform's replay service, with France Télévisions citing a precautionary basis and stating that its legal team was conducting an analysis of the content. The organization emphasized its commitment to pluralism and allowing the public to choose between programs that represent diverse viewpoints while upholding the honesty of information. Article 35 of the charge sheet, which outlines the obligations of public service broadcasters, states that controversial topics must be presented honestly and that different perspectives must be represented. Haenel was invited to the literary show for the publication of Viser juste (with Gisèle Vienne, L'Arche). In the "carte blanche" format, a guest is allowed to present a text they have written, highlighting the creative process in the literary program. Haenel sat in the chair of presenter Augustin Trapenard and discussed the moment when speech addresses sexual violence, referencing her own experience of sexual abuse by director Christopher Ruggia between the ages of 12 and 15. This led to a judicial process, with Ruggia sentenced to 5 years in prison, two of which under electronic monitoring in April 2026. Haenel also spoke about her decision to leave the Césars ceremony in 2020 when Roman Polanski received an award, due to allegations of rape against him. Haenel continued her remarks by addressing the "genocide in Palestine" and France's complicity, stating, "We must speak to restate what is in this silence, so that everyone can hear it: the State of Israel commits a genocide in Palestine and France is complicit." The term "genocide" to describe the military operations in Palestine remains contested, despite numerous investigations, testimonies, and elements supporting this interpretation. By the end of 2024, Amnesty International stated that the Palestinian population of Gaza was a victim of a genocide, followed by similar conclusions from an Independent International Commission of Inquiry of the United Nations Organization. Haenel criticized the removal of her intervention on her Instagram account, stating that France 5 not only deleted the excerpt but also the entire program. She argued that this action demonstrated the relevance of her statements about the suppression of certain words and realities. France Télévisions did not provide further details on the legal analysis, but the Authority for the Regulation of Audiovisual and Digital Communication (Arcom) produces an annual report on the proper execution of the obligations inscribed in the charge sheet. Comments from readers expressed concerns about the implications for democracy and freedom of expression, with some criticizing the selective enforcement of content regulations and the presence of far-right commentators on public service channels. Others defended Haenel's stance on Palestine and her advocacy against sexual violence, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against the unacceptable.