Israeli Reporter Caught in Paris Protests With Infant Son
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israeli reporter Adva Dadon and her family were caught near violent protests in Paris, France, while on vacation. Dadon described scenes of tens of thousands of protesters clashing with police, with vandalism and fires erupting in the streets. A police officer advised her to leave the area due to the danger to her two-year-old son. The protests, which included Palestinian flags and slogans, made travel difficult for the family.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli reporter Adva Dadon and her family were near violent protests in Paris.
- Tens of thousands of protesters, some with Palestinian flags, clashed with police.
- Vandalism, fires, and tear gas were reported amidst the widespread unrest.
- A police officer warned Dadon about the danger to her two-year-old son.
- The protests complicated the family's vacation and travel within the city.
Israeli news reporter Adva Dadon and her husband, actor Yadin Gelman, found themselves near violent clashes between protesters and police during a family vacation in Paris with their two-year-old son, Yonatan. Dadon described the scenes to Radio 103FM, reporting that tens of thousands of young people, some carrying Palestinian flags and keffiyehs, were involved in the unrest. She witnessed objects being thrown, bicycles set on fire, and police attempting to disperse crowds with tear gas, stating that "all of Paris is blocked."
A police officer instructed Dadon and her family to leave the area due to the danger, especially with their young child. Dadon observed subway stations closing, widespread vandalism including shattered windows, and smoke filling the streets. She noted the rapid escalation from protest to widespread confrontation, with participants including students, parents, and Yellow Vest movement members.
Dadon reported seeing banners with the slogan "Free Palestine" and mentioned that the events of October 7th were present, with police struggling to regain control in what she described as a "chase." The family's vacation, which also included tickets to a concert, became complicated by police blockades and the difficulty of navigating the city. Dadon documented the events on social media, finding herself covering a complex situation from a personal perspective, with her primary concern being her family's safety.
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