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War between Hamas and Israel: a weekend of demonstrations in support of Palestine
War between Hamas and Israel: a weekend of demonstrations in support of Palestine – (franceinfo)
Rallies in support of the Palestinian people brought together hundreds of thousands of people in France and around the world. In Paris, the procession was not banned by the prefecture.
Marches against the war in Paris and elsewhere in France. In the capital, thousands of people, calling for peace in the Middle East, demonstrated from Place de la République to Place de la Bastille. On the sidelines of the demonstration, the leader of the Insoumis Jean-Luc Mélenchon called for an immediate ceasefire. Pro-Palestinian slogans also resonated in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique), Lyon (Rhône) and Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin).
Demonstrations across Europe
Many Palestinian flags were also flown in Berlin (Germany). In London, for the fourth consecutive weekend of demonstrations, more than 30,000 people were present according to the authorities. Same scene in Washington (United States), where a pro-Palestinian march was held, in particular to demand a ceasefire.