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 invited guests. Mr Smotrich, a vocal advocate of Israeli settlements, had been expected to attend Wednesday’s gala, dubbed Israel is Forever, which was planned by an association of the same name.

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