Peaceful Paris Demonstration for Palestine and Gaza Ceasefire, Heavy Security

Paris saw a large gathering in Place de la République as demonstrators voiced solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for an end to attacks in the Gaza Strip. The event drew thousands of participants who listened to speakers, waved banners, and shared messages of peace and human rights. The demonstration was organized by a coalition of pro-Palestinian and Muslim associations, alongside the French League of Jews for Peace, with broad support from major labor unions. The General Confederation of Labor and the Unitary Trade Union Organization expressed their backing, emphasizing the importance of peaceful assembly and civic engagement in a democracy that values both security and freedom of expression. The organizers stressed that the march aimed to highlight humanitarian concerns and advocate for an immediate, lasting ceasefire. — BFMTV