Pro-Palestine mass demonstrations gain momentum worldwide
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Mass demonstrations in support of Palestine and condemnation of "Israel" and its war crimes against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip are still going strong.
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People walk down Regent Street as they take part in a "March For Palestine" in London on October 14, 2023. (AFP)
Thousands of protesters rallied across the United Kingdom on Saturday, calling for an end to the Israeli aggression on Gaza.
According to the Birmingham World newspaper, around 40 marches took place in cities, such as Birmingham, Newcastle, Brighton, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Southampton.
Demonstrators displayed Palestinian flags and voiced opposition to the Israeli aggression, demanding an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the blockade on Gaza.
The biggest B’ham protest with a unanimous condemnation of the museum set of innocent civilians in Gaza #Brum4Palestine#alumrock pic.twitter.com/NVq98Qljda
— Mr Ali (@MrAlii786) January 20, 2024
They also called on the British government to explicitly advocate for a ceasefire, as well as to prohibit the sale of weapons to "Israel". Chris Nineham, the head of the Stop the War Coalition, suggested that the Birmingham march might be the largest ever and urged a broader chorus advocating for an end to the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Concurrently, large demonstrations were held in Manchester in support of Palestine during which protesters expressed their opposition to "Israel's" acts of ethnic cleansing and genocidal attacks in Gaza.
Massive protest in Manchester in solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸
— Fiona Edwards (@Fio_edwards) January 20, 2024
The protesters are taking a stand against Israel's ethnic cleansing and genocidal offensive in Gaza. Solidarity! pic.twitter.com/T4e34wkM5o
In a strong demonstration of solidarity and support for Palestine, thousands congregated in Uppsala, Sweden, on Saturday, to denounce the Israeli assaults on the besieged Gaza Strip.
Protest in support of Palestine and Gaza in Uppsala, Sweden. pic.twitter.com/tyEexVyShf
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 20, 2024
Hundreds also rallied in Berlin on Saturday, calling for an end to what they described as Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters carried banners expressing their frustration with "Israel's" ongoing military attacks and demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Holding Palestinian flags, the demonstrators chanted slogans, such as "Stop the genocide," "Israel bombs, Germany pays," "Viva Palestine", and "Free, free Palestine."
Berlin now.
— Abir Kopty (@AbirKopty) January 20, 2024
Stop the genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/TQ8iuGnbUP
A demonstration in Copenhagen, Denmark, was also held as protesters expressed support for the people of Gaza and called for an immediate halt to the Israeli genocide.
A protest in Copenhagen in Denmark, expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza & demanding an immediate end to the israeli genocide pic.twitter.com/McicZNhs2X
— Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) January 20, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests swipe the US
A procession led by children took place in the city of Los Angeles, expressing solidarity with Gaza and Palestine while calling for a ceasefire.
A march led by children in the American city of Los Angeles; In solidarity with #Gaza and Palestine, and demanding a ceasefire. pic.twitter.com/LKDo4MXocU
— Abo Obaida (@Abo_Obaida3) January 20, 2024
Meanwhile, several arrests occurred following a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. Video footage captured tense situations during the detention of some demonstrators. Participants waved Palestinian flags and vocalized chants advocating for freedom for Palestine. Additionally, they criticized the New York Police Department for apprehending protesters, expressing concerns about the preservation of freedom of speech.
🚨🇵🇸 BREAKING🚨 NYPD arrests multiple leaders of pro-Palestine protest #palestine #shutitdown4palestine #gaza pic.twitter.com/UL9VepCk1Y
— The People's Forum (@PeoplesForumNYC) January 20, 2024
It is worth noting that pro-Palestinian advocates are set to stage a march through the heart of the Sundance Film Festival on Sunday in a demonstration orchestrated by the group "Let Gaza Live."
Cities across the globe are still witnessing protests in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry reported that the number of Palestinian martyrs due to the ongoing genocide led by the Israeli army since October 7 has reached 24,927, with 62,388 individuals sustaining injuries.
