Overview
- During the Nov. 6 performance at the Philharmonie de Paris, a protester lit a flare that sent smoke through the hall and scorched nearby seats.
- Firefighters and venue security intervened, and the Israel Philharmonic under András Schiff resumed the program and later received a standing ovation.
- Attendee-shot video, including footage by pianist Ronen Segev, spread widely on social media within hours.
- A social media post from Hen Mazzig reported repeated stoppages as demonstrators shouted slogans against Israel during the first half.
- No serious injuries or arrests were reported in the available accounts, which place the disruption within a broader wave of protests in France and note prior CGT pressure on organizers to address criticism of Israel’s government.