Tens of thousands of people from around the world rallied to support Israel and Palestinians

October 13, 2023

Tens of thousands of protesters from the Middle East and parts of Asia, Europe and the United States come to condemn Israel, which is stepping up attacks on Gaza in retaliation for a Hamas attack a week ago, and to support the Palestinians. gathered.

Jewish communities in the United States, France and other countries held rallies in solidarity with Israel on Friday following the Hamas attack from Gaza, the worst assault on Israeli civilians in its 75-year history.

In the face of the Hamas attack, there was strong support and sympathy for Israel from Western governments and many citizens, but Israel's response has particularly angered Arab and Islamic countries.

In Turkey, crowds gathered outside mosques, chanting anti-Israel and saluting Hamas. In the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, Mikhail Bakan, a 46-year-old businessman, said, "The entire Muslim world must unite against Israel." A clash occurred with the Israeli army.

A giant Palestinian flag was flown overhead during protests in Rome, and demonstrations were held in other European cities including Braband, Denmark and Berlin, with some demonstrators arrested by police.