Iran(IMNA) - In a devastating attack that claimed the lives of over 500 people, an Israeli airstrike targeted al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City. The strike occurred on Tuesday when thousands of Palestinians sought refuge within the hospital's walls.
World Leaders Condemn Massacre, Cities Witness Outpouring of Anger
The international community has expressed its outrage over the indiscriminate violence unleashed by the occupying regime. Numerous world leaders have vehemently denounced the massacre, calling for an immediate end to the bloodshed and destruction inflicted upon the Palestinian territory. Major cities worldwide have transformed into hotbeds of protest against Tel Aviv's relentless campaign.
'Not in Our Name': Protesters Occupy US Congress Building
Washington D.C., Wednesday - In a powerful display of dissent, hundreds of protesters occupied a building in the heart of the US Congress. Their demand was clear: an urgent push for a ceasefire in Gaza. Adorned in black T-shirts bearing the slogans "Jews say cease-fire now" and "Not in our name," activists gathered in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office building. They held up large banners that read "Ceasefire" and "Let Gaza Live."
Capitol Police Respond as Demonstrators Defy Regulations
The Capitol police swiftly responded to the unauthorized presence of protesters inside the building. Despite warnings that protests were not permitted within the premises, several demonstrators were apprehended.
Jewish Voice for Peace Organizes Protest
The protest was organized by the Jewish Voice for Peace, an anti-Zionist organization advocating for an end to the violence in Gaza.
Calls for Ceasefire Echo Near the Capitol
Prior to the sit-in, hundreds of individuals assembled on the National Mall near the Capitol, urging the Biden administration to take immediate action and demand a ceasefire. The voices of concerned citizens resonated through the air, imploring an end to the suffering in Gaza.
Stop genocide!
In a display of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, students and teachers from The City University of New York (CUNY) assembled near the iconic Empire State Building at the intersection of 34th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Their purpose was to voice their support for Palestine in a pro-Palestinian rally.
The rally featured powerful signs held high above the crowd, bearing slogans such as "Stop Genocide!" and "Stop US Aid to Israel." These messages resonated strongly with the participants, who passionately chanted "Free, free Palestine" in unison.
Similar demonstrations took place around the globe, as pro-Palestinian supporters organized a vigil in Rome's Piazza della Repubblica to protest against the Israeli regime's aggressive war tactics. Meanwhile, in Berlin, several hundred protesters gathered outside the Foreign Ministry building, demanding justice for Palestinians and emphasizing the urgent need to "Stop the genocide" while chanting "Free Palestine." The demonstration was eventually dispersed by the local police.
Additionally, in a show of unwavering solidarity, people joined a demonstration organized by the Lebanese resistance movement of Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut. This gathering aimed to express support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the urgent need to address their plight and end their suffering.
A significant gathering of Italians participated in an event held in Rome on Wednesday. The demonstrators assembled in the renowned Piazza della Repubblica to express their opposition to the Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip.
Simultaneously, protests took place outside the Israeli and US consulates in Istanbul, where individuals united to demonstrate their solidarity with the Palestinian people.
During the protests, Ebru Demir, a 37-year-old mother of two, passionately exclaimed, "Allahu Akbar. They are not alone, we are with them," emphasizing their unwavering support for the Palestinians.
Meanwhile, Mahmoud Atif, a 19-year-old Egyptian student, voiced his concerns, saying, "Palestinian people are not mere statistics. It is time for Europe to awaken and not lecture us on human rights."
In Havana, approximately 300 Cubans and Palestinians came together to condemn the recent bombing of a hospital in Gaza. These individuals held a rally in the Cuban capital to demonstrate their support for Gaza.
In the streets of Amman, Jordanians rallied in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians. Following the tragic hospital strike in Gaza, many protesters attempted to storm the Israeli embassy in Amman, expressing their outrage at the incident.
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