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Flares Disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris as Police Detain Four

The disturbance reflects a growing campaign targeting Israeli cultural events across Europe.

Overview

  • Paris authorities said four people are in custody — three women and one man — with investigations citing potential charges including violence, destruction and organizing an unauthorized protest.
  • Protesters set off flares and smoke devices inside the Philharmonie de Paris, prompting a firefighting and security response and causing brief panic in the audience.
  • The performance was halted multiple times as musicians left the stage, then returned to complete the program, and the evening ended without further incident.
  • Spectators confronted the disruptors, with fist fights reported, and police also contained demonstrations outside the venue.
  • The Philharmonie filed a criminal complaint over the disruptions, and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez publicly condemned the actions and thanked police for the arrests.