The Eiffel Tower, emblem of the capital, will transform itself this Wednesday evening into a luminous message for peace. Starting at 9 p.m., the monument will display the word "Peace" in giant letters, as the City of Paris hosts a conference for peace in the Middle East, in the presence of Israeli and Palestinian activists gathered at the Hôtel-de-Ville. This initiative is in keeping with the humanist tradition of the municipality, which is regularly involved in symbolic actions of international solidarity.
The projection of the word "Peace" on the Eiffel Tower comes against a backdrop of renewed tensions in the Middle East, asIsrael resumed its military operations in the Gaza Strip on March 18. A new truce proposal has reportedly been submitted in recent days to Hamas, an organization classified as a terrorist by the European Union, the United States and other countries.
Through this strong gesture, Paris, which presents itself as the "capital of human rights", intends to affirm its support for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The peace conference, organized in collaboration with the French association "Les Guerrières de la Paix", brings together Israeli and Palestinian activists and mayors from all over the world. The aim is to promote collective reflection on possible paths towards a peaceful future in the region.
The event brings together Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris (PS), and Hanna Assouline, President of Guerrières de la Paix. According to the city, the aim is "to follow in the long tradition of initiatives taken by cities to promote peace ", as Le Parisien explains, by giving a voice to those who work for dialogue despite conflict.
Dates and Opening Time
On April 16, 2025
Location
Eiffel Tower
Avenue Gustave Eiffel
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro and RER: Line 6 or 9 "Trocadéro" station Line 6 "Bir-Hakeim" station RER C "Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel" station
