In October 2023, following a series of deadly attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, the Eiffel Tower was illuminated with the Israeli flag in a show of solidarity. In response to the ongoing conflict and the display of the Palestinian flag on the iconic monument, French authorities arrested six individuals. The arrests were part of a broader effort to maintain public order amid heightened tensions related to the Gaza war. The incident underscores the complexities surrounding expressions of political support in France during international conflicts.
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