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Four Detained After Clash Outside Paris Police Station Following Israel Philharmonic Concert Disruption

Authorities are weighing the dissolution of Palestine Action France after the concert disruption.

Overview

  • Police said three pro-Israeli activists and one pro-Palestinian supporter were taken into custody after a brawl outside the 19th arrondissement station.
  • Three officers were injured while separating the groups and were hospitalized.
  • The four people arrested over Thursday’s incident at the Philharmonie had their custody lifted and were referred to the Paris judicial court under public-order charges.
  • The Israel Philharmonic performance was briefly halted when ticketed spectators used smoke canisters, stink bombs, and red ink before the concert resumed.
  • Palestine Action France claimed responsibility for the action on Instagram, and one of the initial suspects is reported to be on an S-file for links to the protest movement.