Demonstrations in Britain and France in support of Gaza and Palestinian prisoners
Demonstrations took place in Britain and France to support Palestine, focusing on solidarity with Gaza and Palestinian prisoners, and demanding an end to the war and lifting of the blockade.
On Saturday, demonstrations were held in Britain and France in solidarity with Gaza and Palestinian prisoners. The events aimed to highlight the ongoing conflict and the suffering of Palestinian detainees, urging an end to hostilities and calling for accountability regarding alleged violations by Israel. In London, a solidarity event was organized near Buckingham Palace as part of the "Red Tape" campaign, highlighting the importance of keeping the Palestinian cause in the British public's awareness.
The London demonstration included a significant display showing that there are around 9,100 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, including over 3,500 administrative detainees, nearly 400 children, and over 50 women, with many held without trial. The choice of location was strategic, aiming to reach a large audience in a tourist area, and the protest followed a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that deemed it illegal to classify the group "Palestine Action" as a terrorist organization, against which the UK government plans to appeal.
In Paris, hundreds of demonstrators gathered, summoned by various activist groups to call for solidarity with Gaza and raise awareness regarding the plight of Palestinian prisoners. The protests reflect a wider European sentiment advocating for Palestinian rights, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis in the region and pressing for international intervention to halt military actions and lift the blockade on Gaza.