Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protesters and police clash during a rally against the Israel is Forever gala organised, by far-right Franco-Israeli figures (Louise Delmotte/AP)

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel.

The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests.