Live: a 240-seat dinner organized at the Champ de Mars in solidarity with Israeli hostages from the Israel-Hamas conflict

Israel-Hamas War: A Powerful Message Carried by a Table Set With 240 Place Settings on the Champ de Mars

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A Strong Symbolic Act in Favor of Israeli Hostages

\n\nIt was a special gathering which took place on the Champ de Mars in Paris. To carry a message of peace and raise awareness about the fate of Israeli hostages held by the Islamist movement Hamas, a table set with 240 place settings was arranged. The number of place settings was not chosen at random: each place setting represents a detained Israeli hostage.\n\nThe event began in the morning, once the table was set up and the 240 place settings were arranged. Initiated by an association supporting Israel, this action aims to draw the world's attention to the fate of the hostages in the context of the conflict between Israel and the Hamas.\n\n

An Initiative That Finds Echo Far From Its Borders

\n\nA solemn gathering took place around this table. Each guest was invited to sit down and observe a minute of silence in memory of the hostages. Despite the health situation linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, a large crowd responded to this call. \n\nIn addition to public participation, this event also received wide response from members of the international community. Several political and civil society figures have expressed their support for this initiative.\n\n

The call for Respect for Human Rights

\n\nBeyond the symbol, this event launched by the association supporting Israel is a call for peace and respect for human rights in this region plagued by conflicts for decades. The association recalls that each detainee has the right to humane and fair treatment. \n\nThe objective of this table set up on the Field of Mars is twofold: raising awareness among the general public about the situation of the Israeli hostages, but also calling on the international community to do everything possible to guarantee their release.\n\nIn short, this unique initiative on the Champ de Mars shows that despite the distance, the French are in solidarity with the hostages in Israel. The Israel-Hamas conflict is global and requires the attention and action of the international community. \n\n