Protests have erupted in Paris against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel.

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a gala organized by French far-right figures to raise funds for the Israeli military.

Protests broke out in Paris on Wednesday against a contentious gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. Authorities were on high alert following violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.

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Demonstrators in Paris have gathered to protest a pro-Israel gala organised by far-right leaders, expressing widespread disapproval.

Video. Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests.