Paris Fountain Dyed Red in Protest for Gaza Ceasefire

Activists Turn Paris Fountain 'Blood Red' in Gaza Ceasefire Protest Paris, France – May 28, 2025 – A powerful protest unfolded today in Paris as activists transformed the historic Fountain of Innocents into a shocking display of red-dyed water. The demonstration, organized by a coalition of groups including Greenpeace and Amnesty International, aimed to pressure French President Emmanuel Macron and the Israeli government to secure an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. The activists poured containers of red dye into the fountain, turning the water a striking crimson. Jean-François Julliard, Executive Director of Greenpeace France, stated, “We colored the water blood red to symbolize this indignation.” The protest also involved the display of banners reading “Gaza: Stop au bain de sang” (Gaza: Stop the bloodbath) and signs directly addressing Macron, urging him to act. The visual impact of the dyed fountain served as a stark reminder of the ongoing violence in Gaza. The protest underscores the growing international concern over the conflict and the demand for a swift resolution. The symbolic action is likely to generate further discussion and pressure on world leaders to intervene.