Published October 15,2023
In London and across Europe, marches took place on Saturday to voice support for the Palestinian cause and solidarity with those stuck in Gaza…reports Asian Lite News
Attendees, who marched through the heart of the British capital as well as Manchester in northern England, Edinburgh in Scotland and other cities, were shadowed by a heavy police presence.
In London, demonstrators massed neared BBC News’ headquarters before an afternoon rally near Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Downing Street office and residence.
Some held Palestinian flags and placards — bearing slogans including “freedom for Palestine”, “end the massacre” and “sanctions for Israel” — as they made their way towards the end-point for planned speeches. Chants of “Rishi Sunak, shame on you” could be heard.
“I think all just people around the world, not just in Britain, must stand up and call for this madness (to end),” Ismail Patel, chairman of the Friends of Al-Aqsa campaign, said at the demonstration in the capital.
“Otherwise, in the next few days, (we) might see a catastrophe unfolding.”
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SOURCE: https://asianlite.com/2023/top-news/thousands-join-pro-palestine-rally-in-london-europe/
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Protestors gather for a pro Palestine rally at Hyde Park, Sydney CBD, Sunday 15th of October 2023. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos / The Sydney Morning Herald ( Dion Georgopoulos / The Sydney Morning Herald)
Published October 15,2023
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SOURCE: https://www.9news.com.au/national/israelhamas-update-heavy-police-expected-ahead-of-propalestine-rally-in-sydney/50ecbdc5-e936-40be-8872-2180a60fcee9
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Hundreds of people attend a pro-Palestinian rally in Mississauga, Ont., on Saturday. The rally was one of many taking place across North America and around the world this weekend. (Alexis Raymon/Radio-Canada)
Published October 14,2023
Hundreds of people gathered in Mississauga, Ont., on Saturday in support of Palestinians, as the Israeli military prepares to launch a co-ordinated offensive in Gaza using air, ground and naval forces in response to a deadly attack by Hamas militants a week ago.
Crowds chanted “Free, free Palestine,” while cars could be heard honking their horns as they passed. Protesters, many with connections to Gaza, filled Celebration Square.
Nehad Abu Helal, who grew up in the occupied West Bank, said he knows what it’s like to live in the presence of the Israeli military.
“Life is miserable. I cannot describe it. I lived it, I seen it myself,” Abu Helal said. “I’m against killing civilian people from either side…. But I’m against occupation. I want this occupation to end.”
The rally was one of many taking place across North America and around the world this weekend in support of Palestinian people. Canada also saw a wave of pro-Palestinian protests after Israel formally declared war last Sunday following Hamas’s surprise attack in Israel.
Saturday’s protest took place as Palestinians struggled to flee from areas of Gaza targeted by Israeli airstrikes, while grappling with a growing shortage of food, water and medical supplies ahead of an expected ground offensive.
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SOURCE: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/palestinian-mississauga-rally-2023-1.6996577
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