Thousands have gathered for a pro-Palestinian protest in the heart of Paris after authorities lifted a ban put in place immediately after the Hamas attack on Israel.
People had already gathered for the rally, which started off peacefully, but later saw clashes with police, who used pepper spray to disperse the crowd, according to AFP journalists at the scene.
Protesters gather around the Monument a la Republique during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Place de la Republique during in Paris. — AFP
A protester (C) waves a Palestinian flag during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Place de la Republique during in Paris. — AFP
A protester holds a placard reading “Jewish and anti-Zionist against the genocide of the Palestinians, not in my name” as protesters face riot police officers during a demonstration in support of Palestinians at Place de la Republique during in Paris. — AFP
