French protesters burn US, Israeli flags in Lyon as masses rally across country

During the third round of cost-of-living protests in France, Israeli and American flags were burned on the roof of the Jean-Macé tram shelter in Lyon, according to Middle East Eye. Footage showed protesters stomping on the flags before setting them on fire, while people in the crowd chanted “Israel assassin.” In the same city, the Jerusalem Post reports that officers used tear gas after objects were thrown at them.

Demonstrations against rising living costs and for increased public service investment continued across Europe, with The Times of Israel reporting that hundreds of thousands demonstrated, though numbers were down from previous weeks. Tens of thousands of people participated in protests across more than 30 cities in Germany, according to the Jerusalem Post. In Cologne, police used a water cannon to disperse protesters, and barricades were set on fire in Hamburg.

The Times of Israel noted that 560 people were arrested nationwide and that violent protests occurred in Germany, with rallies also held in Portugal and the Netherlands. In Germany, protesters demanded better funding for healthcare and education, as well as an end to plans for compulsory military service.

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