Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in both London and Stockholm today, Saturday, to voice their outrage against Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip. The demonstrations, part of the 18th National March in Solidarity with Palestine, saw participants demanding an immediate ceasefire and a complete ban on arms exports to Israel. In London, the crowd marched towards the Israeli embassy, brandishing Palestinian flags and banners with slogans such as 'Save Gaza' and 'Stop arming Israel.'
Prominent figures including Absana Begum, an independent member of the British Parliament, and Hussam Zomlot, the Palestinian Ambassador to London, joined the rally. The event turned somber as participants paid tribute to Turkish-American activist Aisha Nur Azgi Aygi, who was killed by an Israeli sniper during a demonstration in the West Bank. British police reported that one individual was arrested for attempting to provoke the crowd.
Meanwhile, in Stockholm, approximately 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Odenplan, responding to calls from civil society organizations. They raised their voices against what they termed 'genocide' in Gaza and condemned the killing of Aygi. The march concluded at Raoul Wallenberg Square, where participants chanted slogans accusing the United States of complicity in Israel's actions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 135,000 Palestinian casualties, primarily affecting children and women, alongside widespread destruction and famine.
- The protests in both cities reflect a growing global movement advocating for Palestinian rights and calling for an end to violence in the region. The demonstrators in London and Stockholm expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, highlighting the humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict.
- As the situation in Gaza deteriorates, the voices of activists and ordinary citizens alike are rising in unison, demanding accountability and justice. The protests underscore the urgency of international intervention to halt the violence and provide aid to those affected by the conflict.
