The rallies—spanning continents—called for an end to what demonstrators described as a genocidal campaign by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza, involving mass killings, starvation tactics, and forced displacement. Protesters urged their governments to take decisive action, including sanctions, arms embargoes, and severing political ties with the Israeli occupation.
Morocco: ”Gaze Starving Under Fire”
In Tangier, northern Morocco, thousands gathered on Saturday night to reaffirm solidarity with Palestine and denounce Israel’s campaign of displacement and starvation. “The people want the liberation of Palestine” and “No to Zionism, no to American imperialism”, protesters chanted, expressing outrage at global inaction in the face of Israel’s continued assault.
Tunisia, Turkey, and Europe: United in Outrage
In Tunis, hundreds affiliated with the “Flotilla of Resilience” and “Friends of Palestine” marched in front of the municipal theatre, denouncing the blockade and collective punishment of Gaza.
In Istanbul, thousands joined the “Be Hope for Gaza” march, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Platform—a coalition of 15 Turkish civil organizations.
Amsterdam saw massive crowds calling on the Dutch government to impose strict sanctions on the Israeli enemy and sever military and political ties. Protesters vowed to sustain pressure through ongoing demonstrations.
In Stockholm, demonstrators demanded an immediate ceasefire, condemned the Israeli occupation’s starvation tactics, and rejected its plans to occupy and ethnically cleanse Gaza. They urged Western governments to impose real consequences on Israel and recognize a fully sovereign Palestinian state.
Switzerland: Thousands March Through Geneva
In Geneva, thousands of Swiss protesters rallied in the English Garden before marching through the city for several hours, waving Palestinian flags and chanting in English, French, and Arabic.
Germany, Norway, and Chile Join Global Mobilization
In Berlin, hundreds carried placards reading “Stop the genocide in Gaza”, “Freedom for Palestine”, and “Your silence is killing them”.
UK: Mass Arrests at London Protest
In London, police arrested 365 people during a pro-Palestine demonstration supporting the banned “Palestine Action” group, outlawed by the UK government in July under anti-terrorism legislation.
