As Israeli genocide nears one year, global Gaza support intensifies
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Protesters worldwide have taken to the streets to reaffirm their support for the Palestinian people amid the unabating Israeli genocide in Gaza.
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Thousands of protesters rally during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Freedom Plaza in Washington, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. (AP)
Even after 11 months, pro-Palestine protesters persist in filling the streets all over the world, driven by the harrowing stories emerging from Gaza amid the ongoing genocide in the Strip.
The streets of London were alive with a massive protest led by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Demonstrators carried powerful banners reading: "Stop the War" and "End the Genocide," calling for an end to the violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The rally, which drew large crowds, showcased a strong show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and highlighted the urgent need for international action to address the ongoing Israeli aggression.
BREAKING:
— sarah (@sahouraxo) September 7, 2024
Happening today in London.
An absolutely massive pro-Palestine protest, demanding an end to Israel’s massacres in Gaza and a halt to weapons sales to Israel.
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Before the march, which concluded near the Israeli embassy, police initially tried to postpone it by two hours. However, facing pressure, they ultimately relented at the last moment.
In Cardiff, Wales, and at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, pro-Palestine activists organized protests to denounce the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
📍Manchester, United Kingdom
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 7, 2024
Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester today to express solidarity with Palestine and to condemn the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/K0msJwPDUZ
From the UK to South Korea, pro-Palestine demonstrators staged two rallies in both the northern and southern parts of Seoul, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
"FREE GAZA, DOWN ISRAEL!"
— V PALESTINE 🇵🇸 (@V_Palestine20) September 7, 2024
Chants of solidarity echoed through the streets of Myeongdong, Seoul, as pro-Palestine protestors demanded an end to the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.🇵🇸🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/69HZTbVnBW
Simultaneously, a massive protest took place at a square near the Geneva Post Office before marching to the historic Palais Wilson, which houses the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Carrying Palestinian flags, the demonstrators voiced their anger over the ongoing Israeli aggression and highlighted the impact on civilians and children. They chanted against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden, and countries supporting the aggression, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an end to what they described as the genocide in Gaza.
Massive #CeasefireForGazaNOW demonstration in London today. Tens of thousands call for arms embargo to bring a halt to the Israeli assault on Gaza, where officials say almost 40,900 Palestinian civilians have died and 94,454 have been seriously injured.pic.twitter.com/fCqPCNDllz
— John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) September 7, 2024
The demonstration, which lasted around two and a half hours, concluded peacefully as participants dispersed.
The Netherlands, US, UK and Canada join the protests
On Saturday, dozens of pro-Palestine protesters took to the streets in The Hague to commemorate 11 months since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, despite heavy police presence.
Participants carried flags and banners with messages such as "Stop the Genocide. Free Palestine," "Gaza Needs You," and "Since 1948", among others. The crowd chanted slogans like "Free, Free Palestine," "Occupation is a Crime," and "Let's Go for Intifada."
In Den Haag, the Netherlands, pro-Palestine demonstrators flooded the streets in a show of solidarity with Gaza. The rally was a powerful display of support, with protesters carrying signs and chanting slogans to voice their opposition to the ongoing Israeli aggression and humanitarian crisis in the region.
Pro-Palestine demonstrators took to the streets of Den Haag, Netherlands, in solidarity with #Gaza. pic.twitter.com/UA0W85Qzbk
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 8, 2024
On Schouwburgplein Square in Rotterdam, tens of thousands of shoes were arranged in a poignant display to condemn the brutal killing of innocent children in Gaza.
📍Rotterdam, Netherlands
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 7, 2024
Tens of thousands of pairs of shoes were displayed on Schouwburgplein square in Rotterdam, condemning the brutal killing of innocent children in Gaza. 🕊️🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/B6e2ET5lrz
Meanwhile, the scene in Seattle mirrored the intensity of other global protests. Large crowds gathered for a pro-Palestine march, condemning Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. They also called for justice for Aysenur Eygi, an American solidarity activist who was fatally shot by Israeli occupation forces.
📍Seattle, Washington
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 8, 2024
Massive crowds joined a pro-Palestine march in Seattle to condemn the Israeli crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, demanding justice for Aysenur Eygi, an American solidarity activist shot dead by the IOF.
Via: PSL Seattle pic.twitter.com/KHwczlMNNL
Norway also witnessed a significant protest, where participants demonstrated the brutality of the Israeli occupation toward Palestinians, including the mistreatment of medical professionals.
📍From Norway 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/mdhFtUqhFw
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 7, 2024
In a related development, dozens of students and faculty at the University of Ottawa staged a powerful walkout in solidarity with their peers in Gaza. The demonstration was a response to the widespread destruction of educational institutions in the region due to the ongoing Israeli occupation.
Participants rallied to draw attention to the severe impact on education and to show their support for those affected by the Israeli war.
📍University of Ottawa, Canada
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 7, 2024
Dozens of Ottawa students and faculty staged a walkout yesterday to support their peers in Gaza, where the Israeli occupation has destroyed schools and universities. pic.twitter.com/WUzIWPGV3f
In Cork, Ireland, Irish healthcare workers took to the streets in a powerful demonstration calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Marching through the city, these dedicated professionals voiced their urgent plea for an immediate ceasefire.
Irish healthcare workers marched through the streets of Cork, Ireland, today, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/SeCbqLTkTe
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) September 7, 2024
"Israel" has left extensive casualties—ranging from at least 40,900 to 186,000 Palestinians, mainly children and women. Thousands more are believed to be buried beneath the rubble, with at least 94,000 wounded and the overwhelming majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million population forcibly displaced. Despite it all, the Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues live and unabated for 388 days.
