France arrests 6 over Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower
French authorities arrested six individuals for displaying a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower without permission. The climate activist group Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility, stating it was a message of support for Palestinians. The incident coincided with Nakba Day, which commemorates the displacement of Palestinians in 1948.
- ▪Six people were arrested for flying a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower.
- ▪Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility for the act.
- ▪The flag display was intended to coincide with Nakba Day, commemorating the 1948 displacement of Palestinians.
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France arrests 6 over Palestinian flag on Eiffel TowerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxClimate activist group Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility for draping the large flag from the tower’s first floor on the afternoon of May 15.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 16, 2026, 08:08 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 08:08 PMPARIS - French authorities have arrested six people suspected of flying a Palestinian flag from the Eiffel Tower without permission, a police source said on May 16.Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion France claimed responsibility for draping the large flag from the tower’s first floor on the afternoon of May 15.A representative said it was sending a “message of support” to Palestinians, accusing Israel of carrying out “massacres” in Gaza, as well…
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