Protests and counter-protests are continuing across Europe as the Israel-Hamas war exceeds 300 days.
ADVERTISEMENTPro-Palestinian demonstrators took part in ceasefire rallies across Europe as the Israel-Hamas war passes 300 days.
Dozens of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, demanding a solution to the ongoing war and calling for a boycott of Israel at the Olympic Games.
The protesters held banners calling for “sanctions against Israeli war criminals,” “Save Palestine” and “Stop the genocide of Palestinians.”
Many also expressed anger at seeing Israel’s flag at the Paris Olympic Games.
Activists said Israeli athletes should have competed with a neutral status like those from Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine.
“My opinion is that Israel should not have anything to do with the (Olympic) Games,” said 59-year-old demonstrator Abdelali Mebarki. “Russians are taking part in the games without a banner, why not Israel as well?” he added.
A large crowd also gathered in central London on Saturday, demanding an end to the ongoing war.
Protestors gathered at Hyde Park Corner and along Park Lane in Central London, unfurling a huge red line which they say symbolises the red lines Israel has crossed.
The protests took place as the death toll in Gaza reached 39,550, according to the Palestinian health ministry.