Protests in France that started over schools and the cost of living have been hijacked by organized far-left and pro-Palestinian groups, turning peaceful demonstrations violent.

• Most protesters, about 60%, joined for legitimate reasons like school issues and rising costs.
• A smaller organized group, including Antifa and Palestinian movement activists, pushed the unrest into violence.
• Coordinated signs point to planning: matching black clothing and pre-positioned pallets of bricks and bottles.
• The unrest spread beyond Paris to other cities including Lyon and Marseille over the weekend.

Outlook: Expect the protests to keep spreading to more French cities as organized agitators continue steering otherwise peaceful demonstrations toward violence.