Ceasefire calls on 142th day of genocide continue across Europe, US
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From Europe to the United States, thousands are taking to the streets to express solidarity with Palestine.
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Huge crowds outside BBC at Media City to protest the war in Gaza on February 25, 2024. (@GMF_Palestine)
In a series of global protests, activists and communities have voiced their condemnation of the Israeli genocide in Gaza amid calls for an immediate ceasefire.
In a striking act of protest, activists from Palestine Action targeted Leonardo's London office, symbolically staining the building to express vehement opposition to the company's complicity in Palestinian suffering.
The group contends that Leonardo is involved in the supply of weaponry for Israeli fighter jets and radar systems used in the current aggression on Gaza.
BREAKING: Palestine Action stain Leonardo’s London office, symbolising their complicity in Palestinian bloodshed.
— Palestine Action (@Pal_action) February 25, 2024
Leonardo supply weaponry for Israel’s fighter jets and radar systems used across Gaza. pic.twitter.com/19wZusGP2A
The US Palestinian Community Network and CJP organized a protest in Chicago, calling for an end to the Gaza genocide and the cessation of US aid to "Israel".
CHICAGO: We gather here with CJP for another protest to continue demanding the end of the #GazaGenocide, #EndUSAidToIsrael and End the Siege on #Gaza Now! #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/382UeO5gwg
— US Palestinian Community Network (@uspcn) February 25, 2024
In Salford, outside the BBC headquarters, a large gathering urged an end to the war in Gaza, with children leading the protest, leaving symbolic items to represent more than 13,000 children killed during the ongoing Israeli aggression.
Demonstration at the BBC Headquarters at Media City, led by children calling for a ceasefire
— GM Friends of Palestine (@GMF_Palestine) February 25, 2024
With the group Creative Kindness, over 100 children took part in bandaging soft toys which they left at the BBC #GazaGenocide #CeasefireNow pic.twitter.com/DndocGAZWr
Manchester Palestine Action aimed to spotlight what they perceive as media underplay of Gaza's suffering.
Similar sentiments were echoed in a sit-in protest at Utrecht train station in the Netherlands and a demonstration in Long Beach, California.
A beautiful sit-in protest at Utrecht train station in Netherlands, in solidarity with Gaza. 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/pVze6TUoFC
— Khalissee (@Kahlissee) February 23, 2024
Hundreds in Long Beach CA show out for Palestine this weekend, recognizing the interconnectedness of our fights for liberation everywhere 🇵🇸 Ceasefire now! #ShutItDown4Palestine pic.twitter.com/WTSgPPyl88
— Party for Socialism and Liberation (@pslnational) February 25, 2024
In London's Soho Square, NaamodUK brought together 300 Jews to rally for Rafah and demand an immediate ceasefire.
Beautiful resistance this afternoon in Soho Sq. London. @NaamodUK bringing together 300 Jews of all ages to rally for Rafah, demand the return of hostages and an immediate ceasefire. Jewish and Palestinian speakers in true solidarity calling for justice as well as peace. 👏💪✡️ pic.twitter.com/Aeg8gouKFg
— Edgy_Jewish_Thinking (@RobertCohen2) February 25, 2024
In Malmo, Sweden, a powerful demonstration unfolded as a massive crowd gathered to express solidarity with Gaza.
The air was filled with the sight of rising flags, symbolizing support for the Palestinian cause, while passionate chants of "Long live Palestine" and calls for the boycott of "Israel" resonated throughout the demonstration.
Several pro-#Palestine protesters marched in #Malmo, Sweden, in solidarity with #Gaza in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Strip.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) February 25, 2024
The protesters called for an immediate ceasefire while holding banners condemning the ongoing war crimes. pic.twitter.com/TGyrlDaDz0
This is happening as the Ministry of Health in Gaza announced the latest death toll in the Gaza Strip, which comes as a direct result of the Israeli aggression on the besieged territory, which has entered its 142nd day.
The spokesperson for the Ministry, Ashraf al-Qudra, said that the Israeli occupation committed seven massacres against Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip, killing 86 and injuring 131 others, since the last toll was announced on Saturday.
This has raised the number of martyrs to 29,692 Palestinians, while the number of wounded has risen to 69,879 since the Israeli occupation launched its war on Gaza on October 7, 2023.
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