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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard pose beside the Christmas tree that he decorated in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Liege, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Dean Benoit Lobet talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Dean Benoit Lobet, Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard (L) the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (C) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the dean Benoit Lobet (R) talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (R) pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (L) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation of the Shein Shop at BHV Before Its Opening - Paris

Final preparations are underway at the SHEIN store, located within the BHV Marais department store, ahead of its opening on 5 November in Paris. The arrival of the ultra-fast fashion giant has sparked opposition from many of BHV Marais' suppliers. Several French brands have withdrawn their products from the store, believing that their presence alongside the brand poses an ethical consistency problem. Most recently, French authorities investigated the sale of child-like sex dolls on the SHEIN platform, sparking a protest outside the BHV department store on Monday. Paris, France on November 3, 2025. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), lights a candle during his visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza,

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R), arrives to visit a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, i

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (2nd R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Isra

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi, visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's ret

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, i

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), visit a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, in

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (R), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (C), flanked by President of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) Yonathan Arfi (R) and outgoing government's spokesperson Aurore Berg? (L), visits a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, i

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Sebastien Lecornu at Tribute Exhibition to The Victims of The October 7 Attacks - Paris

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu arrives to visit to a memorial tent in Place des Vosges, central Paris, on October 7, 2025 hosting an exhibition paying tribute to the victims of the October 7 attacks and in support of the hostages held in the territory of Gaza. Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US-proposed peace plan. Two years ago to the day, Hamas-led militants launched a massive assault on Israel, making it the deadliest day in the country's history and sparking a huge retaliatory offensive. The October 7, 2023 assault resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also took 251 people hostage in Gaza, of whom 47 remain captive, including 25 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza has killed at least 67,160 people, according to the health mini

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny, Alain Balananian of Crif Sud-Est, and Maurice Niddam, president of the Consistory of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny, Alain Balananian of Crif Sud-Est, and Maurice Niddam, president of the Consistory of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM