Global Demonstrations in Support of Palestinians

On Saturday, pro-Palestinian demonstrations erupted in cities worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, and beyond, in response to escalating violence in Gaza and Israel. Over the past week, the conflict has led to the deaths of at least 145 Palestinians, including 41 children and 23 women, along with eight Israeli casualties, according to reports from the Associated Press.

United States

In the U.S., cities such as New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas witnessed significant turnout. In D.C., hundreds marched from the Washington Monument to the U.S. Capitol to protest Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. “People think they can be neutral about this. That’s absolutely wrong,” stated 17-year-old Hannah Alvi, who traveled from Virginia with her family. “We have to do what we can to make this an issue that receives political support.” Traffic was brought to a standstill in Los Angeles, while in New York, demonstrators, including Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid, marched through Brooklyn.

Europe

In Paris, riot police deployed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators, despite a ban on marches, as protestors rallied for the rights of Palestinians in Gaza. Peaceful marches also took place in cities like London, Rome, and Madrid, where thousands showed their support.

Japan

In Tokyo, around 300 individuals gathered to express solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

New Zealand

Mass gatherings took place across New Zealand, where protestors carried signs, waved flags, and chanted “free Palestine!”

Australia

Thousands participated in rallies across Sydney and Melbourne. One protestor, Sarah Malik, remarked, “I’ve been going to these events my whole life, and I honestly don’t remember seeing such a significant turnout.” Approximately 5,000 attended a rally at Sydney Town Hall.

Mexico

In Mexico City, demonstrators brandished the Palestinian flag, chanting, “Up with Palestine! Up with peace!”

South Africa

Hundreds protested in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth, with chants of “free, free Palestine” resonating in the air.

Turkey and Beyond

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations also occurred in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. In Madrid, about 2,500 individuals turned out, many young people wrapped in Palestinian flags, chanting slogans like “This is not a war, it’s genocide.”

The protests were ignited by recent violence, including Israeli security forces’ raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, resulting in injuries among worshippers, and Hamas’s subsequent rocket fire. On the day of the protests, Israeli airstrikes targeted a refugee camp in Gaza, tragically killing children and women, and later struck a residential building housing international media outlets.

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In summary, thousands of individuals took to the streets worldwide to express solidarity with Palestinians following a week of deadly conflict in Gaza and Israel. The protests highlight a global call for awareness and political action regarding the humanitarian crisis in the region.

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