Global protests mark Al-Aqsa Flood anniversary, condemn Gaza genocide
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Pro-Palestine protests mark Al-Aqsa Flood anniversary in global cities, highlighting skyrocketing support for Gaza and growing Israeli isolation.
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A demonstrator holds a placard that reads, "Palestine lives on," during a rally in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (AP)
Cities across the world were swarmed by supporters of Palestine on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to mark the second anniversary of the Palestinian Resistance's Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
Although protesters and organizers were warned against rallying, claiming they "glorified violence," demonstrations proceeded with massive floods of pro-Palestine supporters.
Marches were held in Sydney, London, Paris, Geneva, Athens, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, and Stockholm, where demonstrators voiced support for Gaza and called for an end to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
Organizers stated that the rallies aimed to highlight the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave and defend Palestinian rights. In London, hundreds of demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and chanted slogans against "Israel" in front of King’s College London. A smaller group carrying Israeli flags stood nearby in counter-protest.
Among the participants was British retiree Mark Etkind, who described student protests as a vital way to stand with Palestinians and oppose the genocide in Gaza.
Western politicians condemn rallies
In Australia, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns criticized the protests, calling them “horribly timed” and “shockingly insensitive.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the rallies, claiming they were “not in line with British values.”
Regardless, these protests reflect a notable shift in global sentiment, with growing international sympathy for the Palestinian cause. This trend is contributing to the increasing global isolation of "Israel", as governments struggle to strike a balance between permitting public demonstrations and addressing concerns over rising antisemitic incidents.
2 years of genocide in Gaza
After two years of relentless Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has revealed staggering figures that underscore the scale of destruction, death, and suffering inflicted on the besieged population since October 7, 2023.
According to the ministry's latest report, the total number of martyrs is now at 67,173, with 169,780 people wounded, including 20,179 children, 10,427 women, and 4,813 elderly civilians. The data reflects the ongoing genocide that has left Gaza's population shattered under continuous bombardment, siege, and starvation.
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