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Global Protests Erupt in Solidarity with Palestinians Amid Intensifying Israeli Attacks

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Tens of thousands of people have rallied across the world to mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, remembered as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Jewish militias in 1948, and to condemn Israel's ongoing war on Gaza. The protests come as Israel has intensified its attacks, killing hundreds of Palestinians in the past few days, and announced a new ground offensive in Gaza.

Protesters in cities such as Stockholm, London, Berlin, Athens, New York, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Graz, Dublin, Rome, and Sao Paulo have waved Palestinian flags, carried banners listing the names of civilians killed in Gaza, and chanted slogans such as "Stop the genocide in Gaza" and "Free Palestine". Many have denounced the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, accusing it of deliberately starving more than two million Palestinians, and criticized the UK and US governments for their political and military backing of Israel.

Key Takeaways:

  • Protests have been held in over a dozen cities across the world, including Stockholm, London, Berlin, Athens, New York, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Madrid, Graz, Dublin, Rome, and Sao Paulo.
  • The protests mark the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, remembered as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians by Jewish militias in 1948.
  • Israel has killed at least 135 people in Gaza on Sunday and announced a new ground offensive.
  • The Israeli military has killed 53,272 Palestinians and injured 120,673 since it launched an offensive on October 7, 2023, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health.
  • Protesters have denounced the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, accusing it of deliberately starving more than two million Palestinians.
  • Protests have criticized the UK and US governments for their political and military backing of Israel.

Statistics:

  • 135 people killed in Gaza on Sunday.
  • 53,272 Palestinians killed by the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
  • 120,673 Palestinians injured by the Israeli military since October 7, 2023.
  • 750,000 Palestinians displaced in 1948.
  • 22% of historic Palestine divided into the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip.
  • 78% of historic Palestine captured by Zionist forces in 1948.

Sources:

  • Nakba commemoration in Stockholm:

"( PHOTO ) Thousands gathered at Odenplan Square to protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza."

  • Protests in London:

"Tens of thousands marched towards Downing Street, demanding an end to Israel's genocide in Gaza."

  • Protests in Berlin:

"Protesters gathered at Potsdamer Platz to protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza."

  • Protests in Athens:

"A solidarity march was held in Athens, Greece, where protesters marched to the embassies of the United States and Israel."

  • Protests in New York:

"Pro-Palestinian protesters flooded the streets of New York City to commemorate the 77th Nakba anniversary."

  • Protests in Melbourne:

"Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Melbourne on Sunday to mark Nakba Day."

  • Protests in Amsterdam:

"Pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the city, chanting and waving Palestinian flags."

  • Protests in Madrid:

"Pro-Palestinian protesters took to the streets in Madrid, rallying to mark the anniversary of Nakba."

  • Protests in Graz:

"Pro-Palestinian protesters hit the streets in Graz, protesting the ethnic cleansing and forced displacement of Palestinians."

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