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Kuwait Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Paris fountain flows red to slam Gaza bloodbath
PARIS: Pro-Palestinian activists hold a Palestinian flag and placards reading 'Gaza: Emmanuel Macron must act', 'Gaza: Ceasefire' and 'Gaza: Stop the bloodshed' after pouring red paint into the Fontaine des Innocents during a demonstration on May 28, 2025. - AFP PARIS: French activists dyed a Paris fountain red Wednesday to symbolize what they called the 'bloodbath' of Palestinians in Gaza. Activists from Oxfam and Amnesty International poured dye into the Fontaine des Innocents in the heart of the French capital, while others held placards saying 'Cease fire' and 'Gaza: stop the bloodbath'. 'This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to an absolute humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today,' the activists, which included the French branch of Greenpeace, said in a joint statement. 'France cannot limit itself to mere verbal condemnations,' said former minister Cecile Duflot, executive director of Oxfam France. Clemence Lagouardat, who helped coordinate Oxfam's humanitarian response in Gaza, denounced the Zionist blockade of the besieged territory. 'The people in Gaza need everything, it's a matter of survival,' she told AFP. The Zionist offensive has killed at least 53,977 people in Gaza, mostly civilians. Continued of Page 6 Israel has now stepped up a renewed campaign to destroy Hamas, drawing international condemnation as aid trickles in following a blockade since early March that has sparked severe food and medical shortages. 'There is a genocide going on and political inaction is becoming a kind of complicity in this genocide,' said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. 'We call on (President) Emmanuel Macron to act with courage, clarity and determination to put an end to this bloodshed.' The activists urged states 'with influence over (the Zionist entity)' to press for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an arms embargo on the Zionist entity, the revision of a cooperation agreement between the EU and the Zionist entity and other measures. Macron has accused Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of 'unacceptable' and 'shameful' behavior in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. – AFP
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Activists Turn Paris Fountain Red To Denounce Gaza "Bloodbath"
Paris: French activists dyed a Paris fountain red Wednesday to symbolise what they called the "bloodbath" of Palestinians in Gaza. Activists from Oxfam and Amnesty International poured dye into the Fontaine des Innocents in the heart of the French capital, while others held placards saying "Cease fire" and "Gaza: stop the bloodbath". "This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to an absolute humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today," the activists, which included the French branch of Greenpeace, said in a joint statement. "France cannot limit itself to mere verbal condemnations," said former minister Cecile Duflot, executive director of Oxfam France. Clemence Lagouardat, who helped coordinate Oxfam's humanitarian response in Gaza, denounced the Israeli blockade of the besieged territory. "The people in Gaza need everything, it's a matter of survival," she told AFP. The October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian operator group Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official data. Operators also abducted 251 people, of whom 57 are still being held in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli army. The Israeli offensive launched in retaliation has killed at least 53,977 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to data from the Hamas-run health ministry, which is considered reliable by the UN. Israel has now stepped up a renewed campaign to destroy Hamas, drawing international condemnation as aid trickles in following a blockade since early March that has sparked severe food and medical shortages. "There is a genocide going on and political inaction is becoming a kind of complicity in this genocide," said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. "We call on (President) Emmanuel Macron to act with courage, clarity and determination to put an end to this bloodshed." The activists urged states "with influence over Israel" to press for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an arms embargo on Israel, the revision of a cooperation agreement between the EU and Israel and other measures. Macron has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. In response Netanyahu has accused Macron of siding with a "murderous Islamist terrorist organisation".
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Activists turn Paris fountain red to denounce Gaza ‘bloodbath'
Activists holding a Palestinian flag and placards after pouring red paint into the Fountain des Innocents in Paris.. PHOTO: AFP PARIS – French activists dyed a Paris fountain red on May 28 to symbolise what they called the 'bloodbath' of Palestinians in Gaza. Activists from Oxfam and Amnesty International poured dye into the Fontaine des Innocents in the heart of the French capital, while others held placards saying 'Cease fire' and 'Gaza: stop the bloodbath'. 'This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to an absolute humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today,' the activists, which included the French branch of Greenpeace, said in a joint statement. 'France cannot limit itself to mere verbal condemnations,' said former minister Cecile Duflot, executive director of Oxfam France. Ms Clemence Lagouardat, who helped coordinate Oxfam's humanitarian response in Gaza, denounced the Israeli blockade of the besieged territory. 'The people in Gaza need everything. It's a matter of survival,' she said. The Oct 7, 2023 attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians. Militants also abducted 251 people, of whom 57 are still being held in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli army. The Israeli offensive launched in retaliation has killed at least 53,977 people in Gaza, mostly civilians. Israel has now stepped up a renewed campaign to destroy Hamas, drawing international condemnation as aid trickles in following a blockade since early March that has sparked severe food and medical shortages. 'There is a genocide going on, and political inaction is becoming a kind of complicity in this genocide,' said Mr Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. 'We call on (President) Emmanuel Macron to act with courage, clarity and determination to put an end to this bloodshed.' The activists urged states 'with influence over Israel' to press for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an arms embargo on Israel, the revision of a cooperation agreement between the EU and Israel, and other measures. Mr Macron has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of 'unacceptable' and 'shameful' behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. In response, Mr Netanyahu has accused Mr Macron of siding with a 'murderous Islamist terrorist organisation'. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Activists turn Paris fountain red to denounce Gaza 'bloodbath'
French activists dyed a Paris fountain red Wednesday to symbolise what they called the "bloodbath" of Palestinians in Gaza. Activists from Oxfam and Amnesty International poured dye into the Fontaine des Innocents in the heart of the French capital, while others held placards saying "Cease fire" and "Gaza: stop the bloodbath". "This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to an absolute humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today," the activists, which included the French branch of Greenpeace, said in a joint statement. "France cannot limit itself to mere verbal condemnations," said former minister Cecile Duflot, executive director of Oxfam France. Clemence Lagouardat, who helped coordinate Oxfam's humanitarian response in Gaza, denounced the Israeli blockade of the besieged territory. "The people in Gaza need everything, it's a matter of survival," she told AFP. The October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official data. Militants also abducted 251 people, of whom 57 are still being held in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli army. The Israeli offensive launched in retaliation has killed at least 53,977 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to data from the Hamas-run health ministry, which is considered reliable by the UN. Israel has now stepped up a renewed campaign to destroy Hamas, drawing international condemnation as aid trickles in following a blockade since early March that has sparked severe food and medical shortages. "There is a genocide going on and political inaction is becoming a kind of complicity in this genocide," said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. "We call on (President) Emmanuel Macron to act with courage, clarity and determination to put an end to this bloodshed." The activists urged states "with influence over Israel" to press for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an arms embargo on Israel, the revision of a cooperation agreement between the EU and Israel and other measures. Macron has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. In response Netanyahu has accused Macron of siding with a "murderous Islamist terrorist organisation". vid-cl-as/sjw/fg
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Activists turn Paris fountain red to denounce Gaza 'bloodbath'
AFP image French activists dyed a Paris fountain red Wednesday to symbolise what they called the "bloodbath" of Palestinians in Gaza. Activists from Oxfam and Amnesty International poured dye into the Fontaine des Innocents in the heart of the French capital, while others held placards saying "Cease fire" and "Gaza: stop the bloodbath". "This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to an absolute humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today," the activists, which included the French branch of Greenpeace, said in a joint statement. "France cannot limit itself to mere verbal condemnations," said former minister Cecile Duflot, executive director of Oxfam France. Clemence Lagouardat, who helped coordinate Oxfam's humanitarian response in Gaza, denounced the Israeli blockade of the besieged territory. "The people in Gaza need everything, it's a matter of survival," she told AFP. The October 7, 2023 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official data. Militants also abducted 251 people, of whom 57 are still being held in Gaza, including 34 declared dead by the Israeli army. The Israeli offensive launched in retaliation has killed at least 53,977 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to data from the Hamas-run health ministry, which is considered reliable by the UN. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Israel has now stepped up a renewed campaign to destroy Hamas, drawing international condemnation as aid trickles in following a blockade since early March that has sparked severe food and medical shortages. "There is a genocide going on and political inaction is becoming a kind of complicity in this genocide," said Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France. "We call on (President) Emmanuel Macron to act with courage, clarity and determination to put an end to this bloodshed." The activists urged states "with influence over Israel" to press for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, an arms embargo on Israel, the revision of a cooperation agreement between the EU and Israel and other measures. Macron has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "unacceptable" and "shameful" behaviour in blocking aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. In response Netanyahu has accused Macron of siding with a "murderous Islamist terrorist organisation".
