In Stockholm, hundreds of people gathered at Odenplan Square in response to calls from various civil society organizations urging the Swedish government to take a stand against Israel’s ongoing war crimes in Gaza. Protesters marched to Sweden’s Foreign Ministry, chanting “Freedom for Palestine” and “No to Netanyahu’s Plan”.
Speaking with Anadolu, Swedish activist Lars Ohly, who attended the protest, said it is unacceptable that Sweden remained silent in the face of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Ohly emphasized that over 50,000 people have been killed, including more than 15,000 children, and urged the Swedish government to take decisive action against the ethnic cleansing and occupation of Gaza.
In Paris, Palestinian supporters gathered at Bourse Square to demand sanctions against Israel and unhindered passage of humanitarian aid convoys into Gaza.
The demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Israel is a murderer, Macron is an accomplice” and “There is a genocide in Gaza, we will not remain silent”, referring to the severe food shortages.
Mirim, a 44-year-old protester, told Anadolu Agency that he came to the demonstration to oppose the French government’s stance on the Israeli attacks on Gaza and to show solidarity with the suffering Palestinian people.
He described the restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza as “inhumane” and “disgraceful” and called for an immediate public mobilization.
In Berlin, around 1,000 people gathered at Oranienplatz to protest the Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Protesters chanted slogans such as “Freedom for Palestine”, “Germany funds, Israel bombs”, “Israel is a terrorist state”, and “Stop the genocide”.
During the demonstration, speakers emphasized that no individual or government has the right to deprive, displace, or kill entire peoples. Some German Jews also supported the protest.
Source: Anadolu Agency
