Emmanuel Macron has long lectured Israel on responsible leadership at the UN and publicly. After recent French violence, the question arises: where is that responsibility at home in France?
On October 17, protests over living costs and public services drew hundreds of thousands. Violent groups attacked buildings, looted shops, and clashed with police. The Interior Ministry reported nearly 2,400 arrests and almost 1,000 injured officers. Further unrest hit Paris. Behind the numbers: frightened residents, injured civilians, exhausted police, and business owners face destroyed livelihoods.