Thousands of people gathered in various cities around the world on Saturday to show solidarity with the people of Gaza as the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches. The marches, held in cities like Paris, Manila, Cape Town, and others, aimed to raise awareness and condemn the violence that has plagued the region.
Israeli authorities reported that the Hamas attacks last year resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people in Israel. In response, Israel launched a war in Gaza, leading to the loss of over 40,000 Palestinian lives, as stated by the health ministry in the enclave.
Protesters in different parts of the world expressed their frustration with the ongoing conflict. One protester in London highlighted the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, calling for an end to the atrocities. In Rome, another protester emphasized the need to reject war and genocide in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, urging the Italian state to withdraw its support for such actions.
Support for the Palestinian people, particularly women and children affected by the violence, was a common theme among the demonstrators. A protester in Cape Town denounced the actions of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that Palestine belongs to the Palestinian people, not Israelis. In Dublin, hundreds of protesters demanded an immediate ceasefire and chanted slogans calling for the freedom of Palestine.
The global rallies underscore the widespread concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the broader Middle East region. As the world marks the anniversary of the tragic events, calls for peace and an end to the violence continue to resonate across different continents.
