France Erupts in Unrest; Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Paris Police

Violent clashes swept across France on October 31st, with rioters in Paris deploying Molotov cocktails against police officers, several of whom sustained injuries. In Lyon, protestors reportedly set fire to both U.S. and Israeli flags.

The unrest saw an estimated 70,000 people reported in Paris amid the confrontations, where police were observed shielding themselves from the projectiles. The events unfolded on October 31st, marking a significant escalation of public disorder.