French police arrested four individuals after protesters disrupted a concert by Israel's national orchestra at the Paris Philharmonic hall. The incident involved smoke flares and repeated interruptions, prompting fellow spectators to intervene and the removal of the protesters. The concert resumed peacefully after the disruptions, and the venue has filed a formal complaint, strongly condemning the events. The protest was part of a broader campaign by activist groups calling for a cultural boycott of Israel, citing its military actions in Gaza. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati condemned the violence, emphasizing the importance of artistic freedom and denouncing any form of aggression in cultural spaces.
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