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More than 5,000 United Nations employees deployed in Gaza
5,300 members of the United Nations mission are working “day and night” in the Gaza Strip, which has been hit by Israeli airstrikes. They are distributing mattresses, blankets in shelters, and taking care of the sick in health centers, according to the UN.
The first repatriated French citizens express their “relief”
“It’s a relief to come back, but when we see the rise of anti-Semitic acts in France, we have a little apprehension,” said Olivia, four months pregnant, at the first repatriation plane from Israel, which landed just after 9 PM at Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport. “In Israel, we had the army to protect us, I hope we can feel safe” in France, added the young mother, accompanied by two young children.
New toll in Gaza
The local Ministry of Health reports, at 10:30 PM, 1,537 deaths, including 500 children and 276 women. It also reports 6,612 injuries.
Presidents of the Commission and the European Parliament will visit Israel on Friday
Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola will travel to Israel on Friday to “express their solidarity with the victims of Hamas’ terrorist attacks and meet with Israeli leaders,” the Commission and Parliament announced in a statement, adding that the “program of the visit will be announced later.”
When racial hatred and terrorism support spread online
Pharos, the Interior Ministry’s platform for identifying illegal online content and behavior, has doubled its activity since the events in Israel. In the vast majority of cases, these are anti-Semitic messages and support for Hamas. Explanation in this article.
From U2 to Madonna, artists sound the alarm for peace
U2, Madonna, Gigi Hadid… Many artists have condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel and the escalation of war, unanimously calling for peace on social media. Bono, the leader of the Irish band U2, changed the lyrics of his song “Pride (In the Name of Love)” and made a call to pray for peace and the young victims of the rave party. Pop icon Madonna also called for prayers “for Israel,” “for peace,” and “for the world,” emphasizing that “conflicts can never be resolved through violence.”
The Jerusalem shooting claimed by a Palestinian organization
The shooting that wounded two policemen in Jerusalem on Thursday evening was claimed by the armed wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, an act perpetrated “in response to the crimes of the occupation in Gaza,” according to Haaretz. The assailant was killed by the police.
Canadian, German, and Italian ministers in Israel on Friday
The Canadian, German, and Italian Foreign Ministers will visit Israel tomorrow, according to Haaretz. “The iron dome of diplomacy helps us dismantle the extremist terrorist organization of Hamas,” praised Eli Cohen, the Israeli Foreign Minister. Catherine Colonna will go there on Sunday.
Ten arrests in Paris
Ten people were arrested at 9 PM in Paris, and 24 were fined among the 3,000 demonstrators present at a prohibited pro-Palestinian rally held at Place de la République, according to the prefecture of police.
The first plane carrying French nationals has arrived in Paris
Egyptian President invites Gaza residents to “stay on their land”
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi says that Gaza residents must be “unyielding” and “stay on their land,” while calls are increasing for Egypt to allow a secure passage for civilians coming from the Gaza Strip. Egypt oversees the Rafah crossing, the only exit point from the Gaza Strip that is not under Israeli control.
Ten arrests during a pro-Palestine rally in Lille
Ten people were arrested during a prohibited rally in support of the Palestinians in Lille. Those arrested were detained for “rebellion” and “refusal to disperse,” the prefecture said, without giving further details.
Police attempted to evacuate Place de la République
As of 8:15 PM, law enforcement officials were still attempting to evacuate Place de la République in Paris, where several hundred people gathered in support of the Palestinians despite the ban on the gathering.
French Minister of Foreign Affairs announces a visit to Israel on Sunday
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna is at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to welcome the first French nationals repatriated from Israel. The first chartered flight to allow them to return to the national territory includes a “majority of children and elderly people,” said the minister on BFMTV. “There will be others,” she added. The first plane is expected to land around 9 PM tonight.
Antiterrorist Prosecutor’s Office opens an investigation into French victims in Israel
The President’s speech in video
Watch Emmanuel Macron’s speech on the war between Israel and Hamas in a video.
The President’s speech is over
More than 500 locations under protection
Emmanuel Macron announces that 582 Jewish-related sites will be placed under protection, and 10,000 police officers and gendarmes will be mobilized to protect them. “The Republic will be there to protect you, and it will be relentless against bearers of hatred,” the President emphasizes, addressing French citizens of Jewish faith.
“France has a responsibility to act for peace”
“We cannot accept an endless war” in the region, insists Emmanuel Macron. The President emphasizes the conditions for peace: “security guarantees” for Israelis and “a state for the Palestinians.” “France has a responsibility to act for peace and dialogue.”
The death toll rises to 13 French nationals
13 French nationals have died, Macron announces, and 17 are missing. “France is doing everything possible to bring them back safely to their homes,” says the President. “We will do everything for these hostages to be released, regardless of their nationality.”
“Israel has the right to defend itself”
The President denounces “blind murderous hatred” and “utter cruelty” after Hamas’ attack. “We share Israel’s grief,” says Emmanuel Macron. Making a comparison with the November 13 attacks, the President describes Hamas as a “terrorist” movement. “This is a war led by terrorists against a nation, a country.” “Israel has the right to defend itself,” he says, but “while preserving civilian populations.”
Emmanuel Macron speaks.
