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International solidarity with Palestine against Israeli aggression

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Former Greek Economy Minister Yanis Varoufakis says Hamas aren't criminals; it is rather European leaders who are criminals for being silent about apartheid and occupation all these years.

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  • A pro-Palestine demonstration occurs near the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
    A pro-Palestine demonstration occurs near the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Hundreds around the world have taken to the streets in pro-Palestine demonstrations extending solidarity with the Palestinian people and expressing support for the Resistance in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. 

Massive rallies in support of #Palestine were held in a number of countries around the world, including #Turkey, the #UK, and #Canada.

People took to the streets with flags of Palestine and chanted slogans in support of the #Palestinian resistance in the #Gaza Strip.

The… pic.twitter.com/ezIE4VUi7o

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 9, 2023

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Capetown, South Africa

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Capetown, South Africa, to express solidarity with Palestinians after Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.    

The head of the United Ulema Council of South Africa, Abdul Khaliq Ibrahim Ali, said, “Recently, we have seen how the Zionists treat Christians, so it is not only an Islamic cause. It is an issue of human rights being violated, and living freely is prohibited.”

Several hundred members of the Muslim community in South Africa's Cape Town gathered at a mosque in solidarity with Palestinians.#AlAqsaStorm #AlAqsaFlood pic.twitter.com/paCjR9LjSP

— Palestine Highlights (@PalHighlight) October 9, 2023

Sheikh Shahid  Esau, a former member of the South African Parliament, said, “The liberation movement in South Africa was also forced to take up arms to have an impact.”

Basra, Iraq

Iraqis in al-Basra organized a sit-in celebrating Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and extending their support to their brothers and sisters in Palestine. 

From Basra, Iraq, to Palestine. We are with you always 🇮🇶🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/BXfRvxIT07

— أبو سجاد الكربلائي | HST 🇮🇶 (@Twelver313) October 7, 2023

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Tetouan, Morocco 

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Additionally, Moroccans in Tetouan gathered to demonstrate in solidarity with Palestine, waving Palestinian flags and chanting: "The people want to liberate Palestine."

A massive march for Palestine in the Moroccan city of Tetouan🇵🇸#Palestine #FreePalestine #IsraelPalestineWar #Morocco #طوفان_الأقصى #Gaza pic.twitter.com/Ozo8UBVIOk

— Imran Ghazi (@ImranGhaziIND) October 9, 2023

Tehran, Iran

On Saturday, thousands of Iranians gathered in the capital, Tehran, to celebrate the historic Palestinian military Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. They raised Palestinian flags, displayed images of al-Aqsa Mosque, and chanted slogans in support of Palestine and al-Aqsa Mosque.

The iconic Azadi Tower in the capital Tehran was adorned with the phrase Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Palestinian flag, and the word al-Quds for the same occasion.

Azadi Tower in Tehran tonight. pic.twitter.com/ew3Lf5L9JF

— Tehran Bazaar (@TehranBazaar) October 7, 2023

Saada, Yemen

The Yemeni city of Saada witnessed on Sunday a massive public rally in support of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood that the Palestinian Resistance launched on Saturday against the Israeli occupation.

During the rally, the crowds raised the Yemeni and Palestinian flags, banners, and slogans emphasizing the Yemeni people’s full support for the Palestinian people and their valiant resistance in the face of the arrogance and crimes of the Israeli occupation.

🔴🇾🇪 #YEMEN | Massive marches in Saada, Raymah, Al-Jawf, and Taiz in support of participating in defending #Palestine#طوفان_الأقصى #حماس #Lebanon pic.twitter.com/GOsS5s9d20

— Haidar Akarar  (@HaidarAkarar) October 8, 2023

The statement of the Saada rally confirmed its support for Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, adding that the operation is the battle of the entire nation and all free people of the world, which marks the time of "Israel's" humiliation.

Istanbul, Turkey

On Sunday, thousands in Turkey partook in a march in support of the Palestinian people and their resistance. 

Read more: Forty demonstrators detained in Berlin pro-Palestine rally

Demonstrations in support of Palestine were held across cities in the West including Washington, New York, Chicago, Manchester, Berlin, and Sydney. 

Additionally, Yanis Varoufakis, Marxist philosopher and former Greek economy Minister, told Redstream in an interview that “those who try very hard to extract a condemnation of the attack by Hamas” from him or his movement DiEM25 will “never get it."

🔴 MέΡΑ25 και DiEM25: Ειρήνη τώρα! Άμεση έναρξη Ειρηνευτικής Διαδικασίας με τη σφραγίδα του ΟΗΕ, σε Γάζα και Ουκρανία ➤ https://t.co/54W6Xlr3aJ@DiEM_25 @varoufakis_gr #Ουκρανια #Παλαιστινη #Γαζα #Ισραηλ #Απαρτχαιτ #ΟΗΕ #Ειρηνη pic.twitter.com/8RGzkVCQlm

— ΜέΡΑ25 (@mera25_gr) October 9, 2023

Varoufakis said, “The criminals here are not Hamas…the criminals are Europeans” for remaining silent “as long as it’s Palestinians who die and not the occupiers."

Varoufakis urged Europeans to “redeem ourselves” by pushing for peace via “the destruction of the state of apartheid."

Read more: With new siege imposed on Gaza, EU suspends aid payments to Palestine

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