03:02Thousands of pro-Israel supporters and members of the French Jewish community held a demonstration at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, demanding the release of hostages kept by Hamas and protection for the local Jewish community, Sunday.
Footage shows protesters gathered at an event organised through 18 different Jewish associations, waving the Israeli and French flags while singing and dancing to pop songs. Placards reading: 'Your silence is deafening', and 'Don't Sacrifice French Jews.' can also be spotted.
The rally comes shortly after the recent incident of the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, which highlights the danger faced by the Jewish community in France. Two French teenagers have been charged with assaulting the girl, causing widespread outrage and leading to protests by Jewish groups against rising antisemitism in the country.
The mobilisation of the French Jewish community is taking place ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections which are expected to lead to a victory for the conservative National Rally party and a significant increase in support for the New Popular Front party.
'Don't sacrifice French Jews' - Thousands in Paris demand release of Hamas hostages, protection in France following alleged rape of young girl
Thousands of pro-Israel supporters and members of the French Jewish community held a demonstration at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, demanding the release of hostages kept by Hamas and protection for the local Jewish community, Sunday.
Footage shows protesters gathered at an event organised through 18 different Jewish associations, waving the Israeli and French flags while singing and dancing to pop songs. Placards reading: 'Your silence is deafening', and 'Don't Sacrifice French Jews.' can also be spotted.
The rally comes shortly after the recent incident of the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, which highlights the danger faced by the Jewish community in France. Two French teenagers have been charged with assaulting the girl, causing widespread outrage and leading to protests by Jewish groups against rising antisemitism in the country.
The mobilisation of the French Jewish community is taking place ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections which are expected to lead to a victory for the conservative National Rally party and a significant increase in support for the New Popular Front party.
Thousands of pro-Israel supporters and members of the French Jewish community held a demonstration at Place Victor Hugo in Paris, demanding the release of hostages kept by Hamas and protection for the local Jewish community, Sunday.
Footage shows protesters gathered at an event organised through 18 different Jewish associations, waving the Israeli and French flags while singing and dancing to pop songs. Placards reading: 'Your silence is deafening', and 'Don't Sacrifice French Jews.' can also be spotted.
The rally comes shortly after the recent incident of the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Courbevoie, which highlights the danger faced by the Jewish community in France. Two French teenagers have been charged with assaulting the girl, causing widespread outrage and leading to protests by Jewish groups against rising antisemitism in the country.
The mobilisation of the French Jewish community is taking place ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections which are expected to lead to a victory for the conservative National Rally party and a significant increase in support for the New Popular Front party.