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NGOs Dye Paris Fountain Red to Demand Stronger French Response to Gaza Crisis

The protest highlights frustration with France’s limited actions despite over 54,000 civilian deaths in Gaza

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Des militants pro-palestiniens manifestent devant la Fontaine des Innocents dans laquelle des litres de colorant alimentaire rouge ont été déversés, le 28 mai 2025 à Paris
Jean-François Julliard, directeur général de Greenpeace France, s'adresse aux médias devant la Fontaine des Innocents colorée en rouge, lors d'une manifestation de soutien au peuple palestinien, le 28 mai 2025 à Paris

Overview

  • Greenpeace France, Oxfam France and other NGOs colored the Fontaine des Innocents red on May 28 to protest the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and urge concrete French action.
  • Aid restrictions and ongoing Israeli military operations have contributed to over 54,000 Palestinian deaths, widespread destruction and looming famine in the Gaza Strip.
  • Protesters specifically called on President Macron to push for an immediate ceasefire, implement a full arms embargo on Israel and support international judicial prosecutions.
  • NGO leaders warn that verbal condemnations are insufficient and accuse France of complicity in potential war crimes through its failure to pressure Israel effectively.
  • A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Ekō indicates that 66% of French respondents want France to urge the EU to suspend its free trade agreement with Israel.