Paris Police Chief Bans Pro-Palestinian Protest on Hamas Attack Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Paris police chief Patrice Foret banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for October 7, 2026. The date marks the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, and Foret cited security risks and potential public disorder. The ban was issued at the request of Interior Minister.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Paris police banned a pro-Palestinian demonstration scheduled for October 7, 2026.
- The date marks the third anniversary of the Hamas terror attack on Israel.
- Police Prefect Patrice Foret cited security risks and potential public disorder.
- The ban was requested by Interior Minister.
- The demonstration was titled "Against the genocide in Gaza and for respect for the ceasefire."
The Prefect of Police of Paris, Patrice Foret, announced Tuesday that a planned pro-Palestinian demonstration in the French capital would be prohibited. Foret stated that the date, October 7, marks the third anniversary of the Hamas terror attack against Israel and that numerous memorial events are scheduled.
In a post on X, Foret explained that at the request of the Minister of the Interior he issued an order banning a demonstration titled "Against the genocide in Gaza and for respect for the ceasefire" in Paris on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He cited the significance of the date as the third anniversary of the Hamas attack and the expected memorial events.
Foret further elaborated that given the heightened terror threat and the historically high level of antisemitic attacks in France, such a demonstration on this specific day poses significant risks of public disorder. He concluded that his responsibility is to ensure everyone's safety, leading to the decision to ban the protest.
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