In cities across Europe, tens of thousands of people have marched against Israel’s continued and deadly violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire.
The demonstrations took place on Saturday to mark the UN’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Over 70 000 people were killed in Israel’s Gaza-related deaths.
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Two boys, ages 8 and 10, were among the latest victims in the southern Gaza town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis, where an Israeli drone attacked.
An estimated 50, 000 people marched along Paris’ main streets in the city, chanting “Gaza, Gaza, Paris is with you” and “From Paris to Gaza, resistance”!
They also criticized “Israeli genocide” by waving Palestinian flags.
“This is unacceptable,” he declared. One protester told Al Jazeera, “We are still far away from justice or accountability.”
The people of Israel are aware that this war is wrong. But why do the people in power not accept this as unacceptable? a different protester was asked.
Seven weeks after a ceasefire was in effect on October 10, Anne Tuaillon, the head of the France Palestine Solidarity Association (AFPS), one of about 80 non-governmental organizations, unions, and parties behind the protest, declared that “nothing has been resolved.”
The ceasefire serves as a “smokescreen.” Every day, Israel obstructs humanitarian aid and continues to destroy Gaza’s homes and infrastructure. She addressed the AFP news agency, “We are calling for a permanent ceasefire and the end of the genocide.”
In Lisbon, Geneva, Rome, and London, protests were also held.
Sonia Gallego, a journalist from Paris, reported for Al Jazeera that the march “suspenses” Israel at a time when negotiations for a more lasting resolution in the Palestinian territory are still in limbo.
“This global mobilization maintains the focus on Gaza, as well as]on] the larger unresolved issue of Palestinian rights.”
Up to 100 000 people marched in the British capital, London, and demanded “protection” of those still living under siege despite a ceasefire.
The UN’s special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese, and Greta Thunberg, a climate activist, were present for the main demonstration in Rome, where mass demonstrations and union-led strikes have repeatedly mobilized against Israel’s war.
Around 100, 000 people were expected to take part, according to a report from the Wanted In Rome news website prior to the rally.
Albanese claimed in a statement posted on X that Israel is “committing genocide against the Palestinians” in both the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
“Observe the crimes or conduct committed against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians against the Palestinians.” We will stop Israel, she wrote.
Israel has reverted to a so-called “yellow line” inside the Gaza Strip under the US-brokered ceasefire. However, it continues to hold control of more than half of the besieged territory and has launched numerous deadly attacks against the agreement.
At least 347 Palestinians have been killed and 889 have been injured as a result of at least 500 Israeli violations since the ceasefire agreement was signed.
At age 10, Fadi and Jumaa Tamer Abu Assi, were, respectively, eight and ten.
Their uncle, Alaa Abu Assi, described the two boys as “innocent children who have no rockets and bombs.”
Their disabled father, who has platinum plates in his legs, was being helped by them by gathering firewood. He told the AFP news agency, “We went and found them in pieces, and we brought them back.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated in a statement that “the obstruction of humanitarian aid, the repeated displacement of an entire population, and the killing of so many civilians should never be acceptable.”
According to Al Jazeera’s reporter from Gaza City, the majority of Palestinians “are simply trying to survive,” according to Hind Khoudary, who is reporting from the country.
She said, “It’s a daily struggle.” “Palestinians are suffering to find shelter, and they are suffering to get their basic needs.”
“Many Palestinians still reside in tents,” the statement read. They assert that they lack no shelter. No medication is present. Their children lack education. Despite the ceasefire, the Palestinians are still slowly persuading, she continued.
