Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Tunisia outside the French embassy and condemned Western support for Israel, a day after a deadly strike at a hospital in Gaza killed at least 500 people.

Some protesters waved Palestinian flags while others demanded the ambassador be expelled, accusing France of being among the Western “allies of the Zionists”, AFP reports.

Protesters gather for an anti-Israel demonstration outside the French embassy headquarters along the Avenue Habib Bourguiba in the centre of Tunis. — AFP
Protesters gather for an anti-Israel demonstration outside the French embassy headquarters along the Avenue Habib Bourguiba in the centre of Tunis. — AFP

A second protest is due to be held outside the US embassy in Tunis at 1pm (1200 GMT), with rallies also expected in provincial towns and cities, organisers said.

Protesters raise a doll depicting a baby as they chant slogans during an anti-Israel demonstration outside the French embassy headquarters along the Avenue Habib Bourguiba in the centre of Tunis. — AFP
Protesters raise a doll depicting a baby as they chant slogans during an anti-Israel demonstration outside the French embassy headquarters along the Avenue Habib Bourguiba in the centre of Tunis. — AFP

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