Paris Protest: Red Dye in Fountain Highlights Gaza Crisis

French Activists Stage Protest in Paris Over Gaza Conflict Paris, France – In a dramatic display of protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza, French activists on May 28, 2025, poured red dye into the historic Fountain of the Innocents in central Paris. The symbolic action, intended to represent the bloodshed in Gaza, was accompanied by the unfurling of a banner reading "GAZA: STOP THE BLOODBATH." The protest drew onlookers and media attention. Jean-Francois Julliard, Executive Director of Greenpeace, stated, "With Israel, there are many levers currently available to international political leaders to apply pressure and make this situation no longer tolerable." He emphasized the urgency of the situation, calling it a "genocide." Clemence Lagouardat, Oxfam co-ordinator, highlighted the dire humanitarian situation, stating, "About 2.2 million people in Gaza are now entirely dependent on humanitarian aid after nearly 20 months of conflict." She described a lack of food, water, fuel, and medicine. The protest underscores the growing international concern regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for urgent action to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population. The symbolic use of the Fountain of the Innocents, a site historically associated with innocence and compassion, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict.