Thousands take part in pro-Palestine protests across the globe
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Protests took place in major world cities, including Chicago, Rome, and Berlin.
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Pro-Palestinian activists rally in support of Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Washington on November 4, 2024. (AP)
Thousands of people have rallied in protest against the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, in the past week, with "Israel" vowing to continue its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Brandishing Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian banners, demonstrators flooded the streets of Chicago, United States, calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The crowd snaked behind a large banner that read: "Hands off Rafah, stop killing civilians."
Hundreds of people flooded the streets of Chicago to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/114SKpIS4q
— Palestine Culture (@PalestineCultu1) March 18, 2024
Concurrently, university students in Massachusetts voiced their opposition to an Israeli occupation soldier's visit, denouncing their involvement in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. With chants of "War criminal! Genocide supporter!," the protesters made their stance clear against what they perceive as complicity in the atrocities unfolding in Gaza.
MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROTEST AGAINST ISRAELI SOLDIER VISIT FOR TAKING PART IN GAZA GENOCIDE
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) March 17, 2024
“War criminal! Genocide supporter!” pic.twitter.com/WJ3dEZBHKC
In New York City, 124 pro-Palestine protesters were arrested after they blocked the entrance to the New York Times headquarters, as per police report. The demonstrators accused the publication of engaging in what they termed as "worst journalistic malpractices" regarding its coverage of the genocide in Gaza.
They also urged readers to stop subscribing to what they mockingly referred to as the "New York Crimes."
"Consent for genocide is manufactured here"
— TRT World (@trtworld) March 15, 2024
US police arrest 124 pro-Palestine protesters for blocking the New York Times headquarters.
Protesters accuse NYT of showing "worst journalistic malpractices," calling readers to stop subscribing "New York Crimes" pic.twitter.com/Qa86sSelJf
They chanted slogans such as: "Every time the media lies, a neighborhood in Gaza dies" and: "New York Times, you cannot hide; we charge you with genocide."
Residents of Edmonton, Canada, took to the streets to protest against the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire, an arms embargo on the Israeli occupation, the reinstatement of aid funding for UNRWA, and the lifting of the illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza.
The demonstrators, using the hashtag #YEG, voiced their solidarity with the Palestinian people and called for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
Today:Edmontonians #YEG #Canada protest against the genocide of Palestinians. Demanding an immediate #CeaseFireNow, an arms embargo on Israeli Occupation, the resumption of aid funding for UNRWA, lifting illegal and inhumane blockade on Gaza#StopArmingGazaGenocide#GazaGenocide pic.twitter.com/dPjXlPWhmu
— Gamel Karam (@karam_gamel) March 17, 2024
In Birmingham, UK, advocates for Palestine gathered in a rally, calling for an urgent and enduring ceasefire in Gaza. The crowds snaked behind a large banner that read: "Stop Financing Gaza Genocide."
Pro-Palestinian advocates rallied in Birmigham to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/3NQUkjOXgX
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 17, 2024
In the same context, St. Thomas’ Hospital in London is contributing to the call for an immediate ceasefire through its recent initiative, a video named "Don't Look Away." This video advocates for an urgent ceasefire and emphasizes the critical necessity of safeguarding the children of Gaza amid the ongoing genocide.
Save the Children reported that over 13,000 children have been killed due to Israeli airstrikes and ground invasion in Gaza since October 7, with many more missing and presumed buried beneath the rubble. "The children in Gaza need you. Give them your voice," it said.
Breaking | St. Thomas' Hospital in London displays images calling for a ceasefire and to save the children
— Javeria Sultan (@javeria_sultan1) March 17, 2024
of Gaza. pic.twitter.com/NGRkal0vKp
In a powerful act of solidarity with Palestine, a Dutch organization orchestrated the placement of over 10,000 children’s shoes in a square in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in remembrance of the children who lost their lives in Gaza due to the Israeli attacks.
As an act of solidarity with Palestine, a Dutch organization arranged over 10,000 children’s shoes in a square in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This poignant display serves as a solemn reminder of the children who lost their lives in Gaza due to the Israeli attacks. pic.twitter.com/FFDndpotYs
— Palestine Highlights (@PalHighlight) March 18, 2024
In Cork, Ireland, residents took to the streets, demanding an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile, activists in Berlin rallied for a Gaza ceasefire, echoing similar sentiments expressed by demonstrators in Sydney, Australia.
📍Cork, Ireland
— Sadia Saeed (@SadiaSa55) March 17, 2024
St Patrick’s Day 2024 from Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪
No shamrocks ☘️❌ ☘️❌ for #genocidejoe#IsraeliNewNazism #StPatricksDay #StPaddysDay pic.twitter.com/pLg5u46Hiy
In Rome, Italy, a protest organized by Palestinian students and the Association of Palestinians in Italy highlighted the high human cost of necessities in Gaza, with banners reading, "A bag of flour costs a life in North Gaza." The protest also condemned Italy for its support of "Israel" amid the ongoing genocide.
Massive pro-Palestine demonstrations in Milan. pic.twitter.com/E5ksFzW1C7
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 16, 2024
In Latin America, thousands of Chileans took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and an end to the Israeli regime's genocide and siege of the Palestinian territory.
Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Free Palestine" and "It's not self-defense, it's a genocide," as they shouted slogans, urging their government to break ties with "Israel".
Pro-Palestine March in Chile
— Palestine Highlights (@PalHighlight) March 17, 2024
Chileans have participated in a march to support Palestinians and demanded a ceasefire in Gaza.#WeAreAllGaza #GazaGenocide
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In Asia, solidarity with Palestine is also on display as various groups join forces to condemn the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza.
In Malaysia, representatives from BDS engaged in mediation talks with McDonald's over a lawsuit for its support of the Israeli occupation forces.
Cops, lawyers, and pro-Palestine protesters helped lift a car that got stuck on a curb in front of the Shah Alam high court.
— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) March 18, 2024
BDS Malaysia representatives are meeting McDonald's inside, mediating over their lawsuit. pic.twitter.com/tT67B5FY3j
In Japan, pro-Palestine activists staged a rally to denounce the relentless Israeli genocidal attacks in Gaza vehemently.
Pro-Palestine activists staged a rally in Japan to condemn relentless Israeli genocidal attacks in Gaza. #WeAreAllGaza pic.twitter.com/M0jIVovPiU
— Palestine Highlights (@PalHighlight) March 16, 2024
In the Middle East, Turkish football enthusiasts proudly unfurled pro-Palestinian banners within the stadium premises before the commencement of a match, underscoring their unwavering solidarity with Palestine.
Turkish football fans proudly raise pro-Palestinian banners in the stadium before the start of a match, displaying their support for Palestine 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/7GpLaHROsM
— Kuffiya (@Kuffiyateam) March 17, 2024
Meanwhile, Jordan witnessed a significant pro-Palestine rally last evening, drawing large crowds in a powerful display of support for the Palestinian cause. These rallies reflect the widespread sentiment of solidarity with Gaza across the world amid ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza.
A massive pro-Palestine demonstration took place in Jordan last night. pic.twitter.com/eiRmqDlLqn
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) March 17, 2024
