Sunday night in Paris was charged with tension and controversy following the first round of the legislative elections.
Supporters of the New Front Populaire on Sunday evening at Place de la Bastille in Paris © X
Sunday night in Paris was charged with tension and controversy following the first round of the legislative elections.
Around 5,000 supporters of the far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) and the Front Populaire, which unites extreme leftists and socialists, gathered to express their hostility towards Israel. Chants like "Israel, get out, Palestine is not yours" echoed through the crowd, with supporters waving Palestinian flags instead of French ones.
Since October 7, LFI has been notorious for its rare hostility towards Israel, treading dangerously close to antisemitism. The party's refusal to label Hamas as a terrorist organization has drawn widespread criticism.
Such positions raise serious concerns about the party's stance on fundamental issues of terrorism and international relations.
In a surprising and contentious move, President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to form an alliance with the new Front Populaire for the second round of legislative elections scheduled for next Sunday.
This decision has sparked outrage among many, who view it as a betrayal of democratic values and a dangerous endorsement of extreme views.
Critics argue that aligning with a party that espouses such divisive and inflammatory rhetoric undermines France's commitment to combating terrorism and promoting social cohesion.
The LFI's and Front Populaire's stances not only alienate significant portions of the French population but also embolden extremist views that threaten the country's stability.
By Bruno Finel
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Lebanon's Hezbollah movement said on Tuesday there would be no negotiations while fighting continued with Israel and it claimed sole responsibility for a drone attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.
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