Paris, Berlin, London – Demonstrations erupted across several European cities on Saturday, expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, rejecting any form of international trusteeship over Palestine, and condemning what protesters described as Western governments’ complicity with Israel.
In the French capital, Paris, hundreds marched to the Place de la République, emphasizing that the conflict continues despite ceasefire declarations. Protesters voiced outrage over the ongoing blockade of Gaza amid perceived international silence.
Organizers stated that Palestinians are dying not only from Israeli fire, but also from cold, hunger, and under the rubble of destroyed homes. They criticized the positions of Western nations, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, accusing them of being complicit with Israel.
In Berlin, Germany, demonstrators protested against attempts to impose an international trusteeship on Gaza, asserting that Palestinians have the right to choose their own leaders. Similar demonstrations reportedly took place in Kiel, Duisburg, and Munich, denouncing the continued supply of weapons to Israel.
A large demonstration in Hanover, Germany, included Amnesty International. Participants accused the government of reneging on its promise to halt arms exports to Israel.
In central London, protesters rallied, demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. They launched a “Red Ribbons” campaign to raise awareness about the plight of these prisoners.
Demonstrators highlighted the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained for a year, as a symbol of Palestinian prisoners’ suffering and evidence of Israeli intransigence. A demonstration also took place in Milan, Italy, with participants waving Palestinian flags and condemning the situation.
DZWatch will continue to follow these developments as they unfold.
