Demonstrations In Several European Countries Demand Ceasefire In Gaza

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ANKARA - Demonstrations in France, Switzerland, and Germany on Saturday (3/2) were attended by thousands of people demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

In Paris, hundreds of protesters criticized Israel's attack on Gaza and criticized President Emmanuel Macron for being involved in assisting Israel in attacking Palestine. While waving the flags of Palestine and South Africa, protesters also demanded that the French government realize peace in the Middle East.

The demonstration in Paris joined other demonstrations protesting the immigration law passed by the French parliament last December. The law was criticized for being overly influenced by right extreme groups.

Meanwhile in Geneva, Switzerland, thousands of protesters gathered in the city center to express support for the Palestinian people in Gaza. They also expressed support for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

Protests against Israel's attack on Gaza also took place in Berlin and was attended by about 2,000 people. Protesters waved the Palestinian flag and carried protest banners, including the words "Stop genocide in Gaza" and "Paying Germany, Israel bombing".

A protester, David Kusel, condemned the dire situation in Gaza and demanded an immediate ceasefire, distribution of aid to the Gaza people, and the realization of a two-state solution.

He also condemned Israel's actions that hindered peace through the establishment of its illegal settlements and called efforts to eliminate the Palestinian people an "extraordinary crime".

Israel's attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023 have killed at least 27,238 Palestinians and injured 66,452 others. Meanwhile, about 1,200 Israelis are said to have died as a result of Hamas attacks.

The United Nations said the Israeli invasion caused 85 percent of Gaza's population to be expelled from their homes, 60 percent of Gaza's infrastructure was damaged and destroyed, and caused a shortage of food, clean water, and acute medicines.

In response to the Israeli attack, South Africa demanded Israel before the International Court (ICJ) on charges of genocide in December 2023.

On January 26, ICJ issued its initial ruling that Israel should stop hindering the delivery of aid to Gaza and seeking to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

The court also ordered Israel to take any action to prevent genocide in Gaza.