Paris police turn water cannons and tear gas on pro-Palestine demonstrators as French minister says there is 'no place' for such demonstrations following Hamas terror atrocities
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By Peter Allen In Paris
Published: 15:05 EDT, 12 October 2023 | Updated: 17:28 EDT, 12 October 2023
Water cannon and tear gas were used to disperse a banned pro-Palestine rally in Paris tonight as French police moved to arrest its organisers.
It followed the country's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin saying there was 'no place' for such protests against the Gaza War following Saturday's terrorist atrocities.
Crowds built up around Republic square in the French capital on Thursday, chanting 'Free Palestine', 'End the Siege of Gaza', 'Israel murderer' and 'Macron accomplice' - in reference to the French President's backing of Israel.
Hundreds gathered brandishing Palestinian flags, and other symbols showing their support for one side in the Arab-Israeli conflict, which erupted when Hamas terrorists launched a violent attack on Israeli civilians on Saturday.
Soon after 8pm a water cannon soaked many of those in the crowd of around 2,000, sending them running for cover. Tear gas was then unleashed, as CRS riot patrols moved in to clear the area.
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