Title: Massive support for Gaza: thousands of demonstrators gather in Paris
Introduction :
On Sunday October 22, Place de la République in Paris was the scene of an unprecedented rally in support of the Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. Despite an initial ban on the demonstration, thousands of people responded to the call of the collective “For a just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis” and gathered peacefully to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza . This event marks a turning point in pro-Palestinian mobilization in France and shows the growing support for Palestinians in the face of Israeli military operations.
A peaceful and committed gathering:
Despite fears of excesses, the demonstration took place calmly and without any major incident reported. The demonstrators, waving flags in Palestinian colors and chanting slogans against Israel, expressed their solidarity with the residents of Gaza and their demand for an immediate ceasefire. Among the most heard slogans were “Israel assassin, Macron complicit” and “no peace without decolonization”. The crowd, estimated at more than 15,000 people according to the Police Headquarters, responded with determination and unity.
Political and associative figures present:
Many political and community figures joined the rally to show their support for the Palestinians. The MP for La France insoumise, Aurélie Trouvé, spoke to the crowd and expressed her pride in participating in this first major united gathering. She also questioned President Emmanuel Macron on his inaction in the face of the massacres in Gaza. The president of the France Palestine Solidarity Association (AFPS), Bertrand Heilbronn, denounced Macron’s support for Israel, going so far as to assert that he was giving a “license to kill” to the Israeli state.
A call for future mobilization:
The October 22 rally is only the first in a series of planned mobilizations in support of the Palestinians. One speaker called on protesters to mobilize again next Saturday and continue to make their voices heard to demand an end to the violence in Gaza. This determination shows that the Palestinian cause remains at the heart of the concerns of many French people and that the pro-Palestinian movement is not weakening.
Conclusion :
The massive rally on October 22 in Paris in support of the Palestinians marked an important step in pro-Palestinian mobilization in France. Despite initial bans, thousands of people defied authorities to express solidarity with Gaza residents and demand an immediate ceasefire. The political and associative figures present also made their voices heard and challenged President Macron on his inaction. This rally demonstrates growing support for Palestinians and calls for continued mobilization to end the violence in Gaza.