PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain fans displayed pro-Palestine banners during a UEFA Champions League match at the Parc des Princes stadium. A notably large banner with the message "Free Palestine" in English was prominently shown, accompanied by a smaller banner in French reading "Battle on the field but peace in the world" prior to the match's kick-off. According to Anadolu Agency, the larger banner prominently featured images of the Dome of the Rock Mosque, a significant religious site in Jerusalem, alongside the Palestinian and Lebanese flags. This display of solidarity comes amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region, where Israel has been conducting a severe offensive against the Gaza Strip following an attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The offensive has resulted in the deaths of nearly 43,400 people and has left the Gaza Strip on the brink of uninhabitability. Furthermore, Israel is currently facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice regarding its actions in the besieged enclave, highlighting the international scrutiny and legal challenges arising from the ongoing conflict.