Arab and Western cities witnessed massive demonstrations demanding an end to Israel’s war of extermination against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the immediate entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged population.
In Tangier, northern Morocco, thousands rallied on Saturday evening in support of the Palestinian cause, rejecting Israel’s policies of displacement and starvation, Al-Jazeera reported.
Protesters chanted slogans including, “The people want to liberate Palestine,” “Free people everywhere, no Zionists, no Americans,” and “Palestine resists,” while condemning the international community’s failure to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
In the southern city of Agadir, demonstrators gathered under the slogan, “Gaza… Starvation outstrips bullets… America is the enemy of Muslims and the sponsor of Zionism.”
According to Al-Jazeera, he protest was organized by the Moroccan Initiative for Support and Advocacy, drawing dozens of human rights activists and citizens. Chants included, “We will never forget, Palestine and Al-Aqsa,” “Shame on you, Gaza is being destroyed,” and “Gaza is under siege.”
In Tunisia, hundreds from the Steadfastness Fleet and the Palestine Supporters Association reportedly demonstrated on Saturday night in front of the Municipal Theater, raising slogans denouncing the genocide, siege, and starvation in Gaza.
Protests across the World
In Istanbul, Turkiye, thousands took part in a march titled ‘Be Hope for Gaza,’ organized by the Palestine Support Platform, a coalition of 15 civil society organizations, aiming to draw global attention to Israel’s crimes.
Marchers chanted, “Murderous Israel, get out of Palestine,” and “The children of Gaza are waiting for us.”
The Dutch capital, Amsterdam, also saw large protests urging the government to impose sanctions on Israel and sever political and military ties. Participants vowed to continue demonstrations in the streets and outside military facilities until their demands are met.
In Stockholm, Sweden, protesters called for an immediate ceasefire and condemned Israel’s starvation policy and its plans to occupy and depopulate Gaza.
They urged Western governments to impose sanctions, recognize a fully sovereign Palestinian state, prosecute Israeli political and military officials, and intensify boycotts.
In Geneva, Switzerland, thousands gathered in the English Garden before marching through the city. Protesters waved Palestinian flags, chanted slogans in English, French, and Arabic, and banged empty pots to symbolize Gaza’s famine.
They also called for a boycott of Israel and criticized the Swiss government for “collaborating with Israel.”
In Berlin, Germany, hundreds rallied holding signs such as “Stop the genocide in the Gaza Strip,” “Freedom for Palestine,” and “Stop starving Gaza.”
In Oslo, Norway, demonstrators demanded an end to the war and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
In Chile, hundreds took part in an ‘Empty Pots’ demonstration to denounce Israel’s starvation policy.
Mass Arrests in London
In London, British police arrested over 400 people on Saturday during a protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which was banned in July under anti-terrorism laws.
Police intervened to disperse the demonstration, where protesters carried signs reading, “I am against genocide and I support Palestine Action.” Authorities described it as the largest number of arrests ever recorded at a single protest in the capital.
Palestine Action, founded in 2020, is known for direct actions aimed at halting operations of companies that supply Israel, including disrupting production at the Elbit Systems drone factory in Bristol.
With US backing, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, through mass killing, starvation, destruction, and forced displacement, ignoring international calls and International Court of Justice orders to stop.
The war has killed 61,369 Palestinians, wounded 152,862 — mostly women and children — left more than 9,000 missing, and caused famine that has claimed many lives.
