Demonstrations Around the World Show Support for Gaza Featured

By Gamal Khattab December 03, 2023 2381

 

Yesterday, the second day of the resumption of the Israeli aggression, new protests in support of Gaza took place in Arab, Islamic and Western capitals. The demonstrations came against the backdrop of the collapse of the temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and the Palestinian resistance factions, which allowed aid to enter the Gaza Strip and allowed the two sides to exchange prisoners.

Indonesia

In the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta, a huge demonstration took place to show support for the people of Gaza and the West Bank. The protesters expressed their anger towards Israel for restarting their attacks, which have caused many deaths and injuries. They called for an end to the war, a new deal to exchange prisoners between Palestinians and Israelis, and more aid for the people of Gaza. They also urged Arab and Islamic countries to help stop the Israeli aggression and prevent the displacement of Gazans from their homes.

Jordan

In Jordan, people in various cities held demonstrations to denounce the Israeli war on Gaza. The protesters demanded an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of aid to the people in Gaza. Large marches took place in the capital city, Amman, where the demonstrators criticized the United States for giving Israel permission to resume their attacks on Palestinians.

Yemen

In the Yemeni city of Taiz, demonstrators spoke out against what they called massacres committed by the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza and the West Bank. They chanted slogans in support of the Palestinian people and called for contributions to help them. The protesters also expressed their support for the Palestinian resistance.

Spain

Spain also saw new demonstrations in support of Palestine in major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, and Bilbao. The protesters called on their country and European governments to pressure Israel to stop the violence and end the genocide. In Madrid, participants marched and chanted slogans like "Boycott Israel" and "Freedom for Palestine." They demanded that the Spanish government cut off diplomatic relations with Israel until a permanent ceasefire is reached.

Germany

In Berlin, Germany, a pro-Palestinian march against the war on Gaza took place under police protection. The participants carried the flags of Palestine and pictures of child martyrs. Another protest was organized in Stuttgart to denounce the Israeli occupation's massacres and ongoing war on Gaza.

Denmark

In the Danish city of Aarhus, a demonstration rejecting the war on Gaza was held, with participants waving Palestinian flags. A second demonstration took place in Odense to show solidarity with the Palestinian people and denounce the Israeli occupation's massacres. In Copenhagen, Danish and Palestinian associations organized a demonstration to condemn the Israeli occupation's massacres and ongoing war on Gaza.

Italy

In Milan, Italy, hundreds of people attended a demonstration demanding an end to the war on Gaza and the freedom of the Palestinian people.

Holland

In Rotterdam, the Netherlands, a demonstration was organized to support the Gaza Strip and condemn the Israeli occupation's massacres.

Austria

In the Austrian capital, Vienna, a demonstration took place to reject the Israeli occupation's massacres and denounce the continued aggression against the Gaza Strip.

Source: Al Jazeera + Social Media