Protests broke out in Paris on Wednesday in response to a gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, named 'Israel is Forever,' aimed to raise funds for the Israeli military and had invited Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich as a guest.
The demonstrations coincided with a high-stakes soccer match between France and the Israeli national team, highlighting tensions surrounding the conflicts in the Middle East. To ensure security, over 4,000 police officers and 1,600 stadium staff were deployed for the game.
