Protests in Arab and Global Cities Condemn Israeli War on Gaza
Protests in Arab and Global Cities Condemn Israeli War on Gaza
Protests (Gaza)
Protests and rallies continue in Arab and international cities to denounce the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, which has entered its 23rd day, leaving over 8,000 martyrs and approximately 20,000 wounded, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Morocco saw popular protests in several cities, including Casablanca, Marrakech, Nador, Safi, and Ben Slimane, in support of Palestinian resistance in Gaza.
A demonstration was organized near the French Consulate in Agadir, where participants chanted slogans denouncing Western and American support for Israel and the international silence regarding the massacres committed by the occupation in Gaza.
In Lebanese cities, including the capital, Beirut, rallies showed solidarity with Palestine and condemnation of Israeli occupation crimes in Gaza.
Protests and gatherings also took place in several refugee camps in Lebanon, expressing support for Palestinian resistance against the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza.
In the occupied West Bank, numerous cities and villages witnessed nighttime protests against the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. Demonstrators called on the international community to intervene to halt the violence in Gaza and swiftly send humanitarian aid to the besieged population.
Hundreds of citizens participated in massive protests that covered the streets of cities like Tubas, Jenin, its camp, Tulkarm, Shuafat camp in Jerusalem, and various other areas in the West Bank, expressing their support for the resistance and solidarity with the people of Gaza.
In the United States, Washington, D.C., saw a protest against the Israeli war on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, an end to the occupation, and freedom for Palestine.
Protesters criticized the stance of U.S. President Joe Biden's administration and its support for Israel during the conflict in Gaza.
In France, demonstrators held a solidarity march with Palestine in the southern city of Marseille, condemning the intensified Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and calling for an end to the war and assistance for the victims.
Thousands of protesters gathered in various parts of the country on Saturday, with a large police presence preventing a demonstration in central Paris.
In Canada, rallies took place in Vancouver and Toronto in solidarity with the Palestinians. Participants raised slogans demanding an end to Israeli crimes against Palestinians and called for the cessation of what they described as massacres and genocide against the people of Gaza.
Digital platforms also shared videos documenting hundreds of participants in a demonstration in the Canadian city of Toronto, calling for a ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid the violent Israeli airstrikes.
In Sydney, Australia, a protest in solidarity with the Palestinians called for an end to the war on Gaza and condemned the Israeli occupation's practices.
In Spain, protests occurred in cities such as Madrid, Bilbao, and Valencia, demanding an immediate end to the Israeli war on Gaza.
Protesters chanted slogans criticizing the positions of European governments, accusing them of supporting Israel and refusing to provide assistance to the people of Gaza.
British cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, witnessed protests where demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel and held banners reading, "Stop the Gaza Massacre" and "Freedom for Palestine... End the Israeli Occupation."
In Austria, a demonstration in support of Palestine and condemnation of Israeli occupation crimes in Gaza called for an end to the war.
These protests are part of a growing wave of support for Palestine and condemnation of the intense Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which has continued for 23 days, resulting in thousands of martyrs and casualties. The "Aqsa Typhoon" operation, launched by Palestinian resistance factions on October 7 in response to Israeli attacks on the Palestinian people and their sanctities, continues.
