Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: On Saturday and Sunday, cities around the world witnessed massive demonstrations in support of the people of Gaza. These protests were held in response to the Israeli regime's military attacks, severe siege and starvation of the Palestinian people.
In Arab countries such as Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, thousands of people called for an end to Israeli crimes with slogans such as "The nation wants the freedom of Palestine" and "No to Zionism, no to America". In Libya, protesters called for the dispatch of a naval fleet to break the siege of Gaza.
In Malaysia, dozens of grassroots organizations called for the implementation of international resolutions and boycotts of companies supporting Israel under the slogan “Malaysia stands up for Palestine.”
In Turkey, a large march titled “Hope for Gaza” was held in Istanbul. Participants called for the arrival of medical aid and an end to the siege.
In Europe, the cities of London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Geneva, Stockholm and Oslo were the scene of massive protests. Protesters called for a boycott of the Israeli regime, an end to arms exports and the prosecution of perpetrators of genocide. In London, police arrested 365 people during the demonstrations.
In the United States, rallies were held in Washington and New York. Protesters criticized the US government’s support for Israel and called for the children of Gaza to be saved.
Marches were also held in Latin American countries such as Chile and Argentina. Protesters carried empty containers and figurines of children to protest the policy of starvation and violence against civilians.
In Switzerland, protesters banged empty containers and chanted slogans in various languages, calling for a boycott of Israel and an end to the Swiss government's cooperation with the regime.
These widespread protests reflect global anger at the ongoing war and siege on Gaza, as well as popular support for the Palestinian cause and resistance to the occupation.