Paris Police Chief Bans Anti-Israel Protest on October 7 Anniversary
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Paris Prefect Patrice Faure banned an anti-Israel protest planned for Wednesday, citing public disorder risks and high antisemitic incidents. The demonstration, organized by Urgence Palestine, was intended to protest the Gaza war and demand a ceasefire. The collective plans to appeal the ban, which coincides with numerous global commemorations of the October 7 anniversary.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Paris police banned an anti-Israel protest scheduled for October 7 due to public disorder risks.
- The demonstration was organized by the collective Urgence Palestine to protest the Gaza war.
- The ban was requested by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and approved by Prefect Patrice Faure.
- The collective Urgence Palestine intends to appeal the prefectural order in court.
- The ban occurs amid global commemorations of the October 7 anniversary, with many protests planned worldwide.
The Prefect of Police of Paris, Patrice Faure, announced Tuesday the prohibition of an anti-Israel demonstration scheduled for Wednesday in the capital. The decision was made at the request of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez due to risks of public disorder. Faure stated that the date marks the third anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel and will be the occasion for numerous commemorations. He also cited the current high level of terrorist threat and historically high antisemitic incidents in France as further justification for the ban.
The protest, called by the collective Urgence Palestine, aimed to denounce the war in Gaza and demand a ceasefire. The collective has announced its intention to appeal the prefectural order in administrative court. The ban comes as dozens of anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian gatherings are planned globally around the October 7 anniversary. Israeli authorities estimate 75 demonstrations are scheduled for Wednesday alone, with several considered high-risk.
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