French Civil War Fears Rise Amidst Protests, Expert Warns
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- Expert warns of potential civil war in France due to orchestrated protests.
- Protesters are described as second/third-generation French citizens waving foreign flags.
- The French left is accused of linking protests to October 7th events.
- Marine Le Pen's presidential chances are considered high amidst the unrest.
- The expert compares the current situation to Hitler's Brownshirts.
Fears of civil unrest in France are growing, with one expert comparing the current protests to the "Brownshirts of Hitler." Itay Saliar, a blogger and France expert, stated in an interview that the recent student protests, which he described as "unprecedented," are being deliberately ignited by political actors. He asserted that activists from the French left, organized and equipped with fireworks, incendiary materials, and clubs, are orchestrating these events, particularly targeting young people.
Saliar clarified that the protesters are not primarily recent immigrants, but rather second and third-generation individuals holding French identity cards who display flags of Algeria, Tunisia, and Palestine. He believes that the leader of the French left has successfully linked the protests to the October 7th events in Israel, channeling the anger of young people into a political weapon and organizing weekly demonstrations in troubled areas.
Despite the ongoing turmoil, Saliar noted that the situation could benefit the far-right. He stated that Marine Le Pen's chances of becoming the next French president are "very high." However, he cautioned that regardless of who wins the election, the ability of Jean-Luc Mélenchon to "ignite all of France" poses a significant threat to national stability. The expert's comments come amidst ongoing protests and concerns about the potential for widespread civil conflict.