French Assembly Divided Over LFI’s Graphic Protest on Gaza Crisis

La France Insoumise deputies displayed images of deceased Palestinian children, prompting procedural action and accusations of politicization and antisemitism.

During an April 8 session of the French National Assembly, La France Insoumise deputies displayed images of Palestinian children killed in Gaza to protest the humanitarian crisis.
Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet announced procedural action, stating that displaying such images violates Assembly rules and that the bureau will review the incident.
Deputy Aymeric Caron condemned the violence in Gaza, claiming unprecedented levels of child casualties and describing the situation as a humanitarian catastrophe.
Government officials, including Minister Benjamin Haddad, criticized the protest as inflammatory and accused LFI of exploiting the tragedy for political purposes and inciting antisemitism.
The incident highlights deep divisions within French politics over how to address the Gaza conflict and the balance between activism and institutional decorum.