The prefecture’s ban did not dampen the ardent spirits of the demonstrators supporting the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing unrest in Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Yesterday afternoon, about fifty supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered in the early afternoon at Place Massรฉna, and their numbers grew despite a significant security presence. Some among them were fined.
The usual slogans were shouted. The demonstration did not cause any clashes, which is for the best. Only public transport was disrupted.
A simple question remains: what is the point of shouting slogans in the streets of Nice, 3,500 km away from where the events are taking place? It seems it’s to show solidarity. Well…
