Global Protests Call for End to Israeli Offensive in Gaza Strip
Amid escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, protests are erupting worldwide, condemning the Israeli government’s military offensive and calling for an immediate end to the violence. International outcry has intensified as the Israeli forces continue their aggressive operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, leading to mounting civilian casualties and allegations of war crimes.
Mass Demonstrations Across the Globe
Protests have been planned in various cities across the globe, with demonstrators expressing solidarity with Palestinians and demanding an end to the Israeli bombing of Gaza. In Baghdad, Iraq, a mass gathering in support of Palestinians began at 11:30 GMT in Tahrir Square. Similar protests are taking place in Sanaa, Yemen; Amman, Jordan; Kuwait City; and Misrata, Libya. Turkish aid organization IHH is leading a convoy to the US Incirlik Air Base in Adana, southern Turkey, and will hold a news conference in Istanbul at 07:00 GMT.
Beyond the region, demonstrations are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Buenos Aires, Argentina, reflecting the global scale of concern over the crisis in Gaza.
UK Families Affected by Conflict Demand Action
In London, families in the UK affected by the war on Gaza held a news conference at 18:00 GMT, urging the UK government to take immediate action to end the violence. The direct appeal emphasized the urgent need for international intervention to halt the Israeli military offensive and protect civilian lives.
Israeli Forces’ Deadly Actions in the West Bank
The situation remains grim in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli forces have carried out several deadly raids. Medical sources reported that at least four Palestinians were killed and 12 wounded during an overnight raid on the Jenin refugee camp. In al-Fawwar refugee camp south of Hebron, Israeli forces killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others. Additionally, a Palestinian was killed in the Qalandiya refugee camp near Ramallah, while Israeli forces are currently raiding Tulkarm, with confrontations ongoing.
Since October 7, at least 140 Palestinians have lost their lives in the occupied West Bank, marking a distressing escalation in violence.
International Community Demands Accountability
The international community continues to call for accountability, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities and an impartial investigation into the alleged war crimes committed during the Israeli military offensive. As global protests amplify, the pressure on the Israeli government to halt its aggressive actions and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict intensifies. World leaders and humanitarian organizations are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, empathy, and swift action to end the suffering of innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Read Similar Story
Source: Aljazeera
