Paris Fountain Runs Red: Protesters Condemn Gaza Violence

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Paris made a dramatic statement on Wednesday, May 28th, dyeing the historic Fountain of the Innocents blood-red. The action, organized by Greenpeace France and Oxfam France, aimed to denounce the ongoing conflict in Gaza and what they see as France's insufficient response to the humanitarian crisis. Several protesters stood around the fountain holding signs reading "GAZA: STOP THE BLOODBATH" and "MACRON MUST (FINALLY) ACT." A Greenpeace France spokesperson stated, "This operation aims to denounce France's slow response to the dire humanitarian emergency facing the people of Gaza today." The visual impact of the red-dyed fountain served as a powerful symbol of the bloodshed in Gaza, capturing international attention and highlighting the urgency of the situation. This protest underscores the growing global concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the pressure on international actors to take decisive action.