"Tens of thousands of people have marched in cities across Europe, denouncing Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and demanding tougher global action against its continued and deadly violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire. The demonstrations, held to mark the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on Saturday, came as the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza surpassed 70,000 people."
"In the French capital, Paris, an estimated 50,000 marched along the city's major streets, chanting Gaza, Gaza, Paris is with you and From Paris to Gaza, resistance!. They also waved Palestinian flags while denouncing Israeli genocide. This is not acceptable. We are still so far from justice or accountability, one protester told Al Jazeera. We, the people, know that this [Israel's war] is wrong. But why do the people in power not feel that this is wrong? asked another protester."
"Anne Tuaillon, head of the France Palestine Solidarity Association (AFPS), one of about 80 non-government organisations, unions and parties behind the call to protest, said that nothing has been resolved seven weeks after a ceasefire took effect on October 10. The ceasefire is a smokescreen. Israel violates it every day, blocks humanitarian aid and continues to destroy homes and infrastructure in Gaza. We are calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to the genocide, she told the AFP news agency."
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians occurred across European cities as Gaza's death toll from Israel's war surpassed 70,000. Tens of thousands marched, denouncing what protesters called genocidal attacks and urging stronger international action against violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire. The latest casualties included two boys, aged eight and 10, killed in an Israeli drone strike near Khan Younis. In Paris an estimated 50,000 joined chants and flags, while protesters said justice and accountability remain distant. Organisers and groups including AFPS called the October 10 ceasefire a smokescreen, accused Israel of daily violations and called for a permanent ceasefire and end to the genocide. Protests also took place in London, Geneva, Rome and Lisbon.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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