France orders ban on all pro-Palestinian protests – POLITICO

On Thursday, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced a systematic ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in France, amid the war between Hamas and Israel.

Darmanin sent “strict instructions” to ban “pro-Palestinian demonstrations because they are likely to lead to disturbances in public order,” in a document originally seen by AFP and reported by AFP. Other French media.

“Organizing these banned demonstrations should lead to arrests,” the minister said.

The ministry told AFP that arrests of “organizers and rioters” would be carried out in the future. According to French news.

According to DarmaninMore than 100 cases of anti-Semitism have been reported in France since Hamas launched its surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, killing hundreds and sparking Israeli retaliatory strikes and a “total blockade” of more than 2 million people in Gaza.

After National Assembly Speaker Yael Brown-Pevih – who observed a minute of silence for the victims of Hamas attacks – received death threats, her house was locked down. He was placed under additional police protection Wednesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the ongoing conflict during a speech scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday.

In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday similarly declared “zero tolerance” for anti-Semitism. Schulz banned all activities linked to Hamas after some people celebrated the armed group’s attack on Israel last weekend.