France Cracks Down on Pro-Palestinian Protests, Despite Calls for Calm

France has banned pro-Palestinian protests following a call by the former leader of Hamas for Muslims worldwide to stage demonstrations in support of Palestinians. The ban comes as French police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron urged restraint and unity in a national address, emphasizing the need to condemn terrorism and defend the country's values. The ban raises concerns about security in countries with significant Jewish populations, and similar protests have been discouraged in other countries such as Australia, the UK, and the US. France is home to millions of Muslims and has the world's third-largest Jewish population.