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Jewish News 24 · Oct 17, 2026

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🔥🇫🇷 FRANCE ERUPTS IN VIOLENT PROTESTS AS 550,000 TAKE TO THE STREETS: Massive demonstrations swept across France on Saturday, with approximately 550,000 protesters nationwide, including 110,000 in Paris, according to authorities. Protests over soaring living costs, education funding, and anger at President Emmanuel Macron escalated into violent clashes, with rioters setting fires, looting luxury stores, and attacking government buildings in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and other cities. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons, with approximately 400 people arrested. Macron condemned the violence and vowed to prosecute those responsible. Organizers estimated turnout at 800,000.

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