Activists display Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower for Nakba Day commemoration

Group scales Eiffel Tower to display Palestinian flag on Nakba Day

Members of Extinction Rebellion France, an environmental and social activism group, carried out a stunt at the Eiffel Tower yesterday, marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba. The event involved scaling the tower and displaying a Palestinian flag.

The action was part of a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The exact nature of the protests is not specified.

Extinction Rebellion France is an environmental and social activism group. They have been involved in various demonstrations and stunts in recent years.

Yesterday’s event took place at the Eiffel Tower, which is one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris. The tower has been a popular target for activists in the past.

The Nakba, also known as the “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the displacement of Palestinians from their homes in 1948. It is commemorated annually by Palestinian communities around the world.

Details about the group’s motivations and goals are not available at this time.

Source: Al Jazeera