Thousands demonstrating in central Paris to show their solidarity with Palestinians
You’ve got people from all walks of life. There’s a man with his baby in a stroller. We’ve also just seen some people with a banner that reads, “French Israelis for an end to genocide”.
We spoke to a young Palestinian woman who said that she will continue to take to the streets as much as she can to raise her voice. She talked of her disappointment in the international community.
President Macron has been increasingly vocal in his criticism of Israel’s war. He has talked about the situation in Gaza being intolerable and unacceptable, which has undoubtedly angered the Israeli government.
France says it will recognise a Palestinian state later this month. It is urging others to do the same. Many people here are saying, despite all of that, they still feel that France and the EU are simply not doing enough. What they want is the EU to sever all ties to Israel.
A march against Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip is held in Paris, France
Israel-Premier Tech cycling team modify kit after Vuelta protests
Cycling team Israel-Premier Tech has removed its name from its kit at the Vuelta a Espana after the three-week grand tour was hit by antiwar and pro-Palestine protests.
Organisers had been pressuring Israel-Premier Tech to pull out for safety reasons. While the team, owned by Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams, refused to do that, it instead modified its kit to retain only the team’s logo.
There were several protests during the neutralised start of Saturday’s stage 14 in Aviles, following a brief disruption to Friday’s race as protesters stopped the leaders.
Earlier in the race, Israel-Premier Tech riders were delayed by protesters during the team time trial in stage five, while the 11th stage of the race was cut short because of protests at the finish line in Bilbao.
Police observe a protest during the 11th stage of the La Vuelta a Espana cycling race to Bilbao, Spain, September 3, 2025
