Demonstrations began in many Western European cities as a result of the Israeli-Palestinian war that has been ongoing since Saturday. In most places, the local Muslim minority took to the streets, where anti-Israel voices were often heard, and several atrocities took place. Clashes have occurred several times, in Duisburg demonstrators clashed on behalf of Israel and on behalf of the Palestinians:
Auch in eskaliert es. In ist eine von eskaliert. Fast schon zustände wie in der in Polizei hat schon mehrere Personen festgenommen. #Deutschland
— Nick (@German_Report) October 9, 2023
Similar to this, demonstrations in support of Hamas began in London, the demonstrators often chanted anti-Israeli messages:
| More images of the demonstration in support of Hamas and Palestine yesterday in London. pic.twitter.com/LqywrrpBJ6
— Wall (Street) October 10, 2023
A more peaceful demonstration took place in Greece:
Outside embassy in Demonstration in support of #Israel
— Christina (Themelis) October 9, 2023
These movements caused great indignation in most countries, and many people are asking the authorities to ban similar events.
In addition to the Western demonstrations, there were also several demonstrations on the issue in Muslim countries. Thousands took to the streets in neighboring Jordan, where the demonstrators stood by the Palestinians:
A rally in support of Hamas takes place in the center of the Jordanian capital Amman. Come on, come on, Hamas. You are the cannon, and we are the shells, people chant. pic.twitter.com/VXLZIgY3fb
— Clash (Report) October 10, 2023
In the past, they also demonstrated alongside the Palestinians in Turkey:
Huge Demonstration in Turkey in solidarity with Palestine. #FreePalestine
— Opinionist (@onemore0pinion) October 8, 2023
A new phase of the war between Hamas and Israel began on Saturday, when the Palestinian movement launched a surprise attack on the territories of the Jewish state. Tel-Aviv quickly repelled the attack, and now the intense bombardment that has begun in the Gaza Strip, it is expected that a ground operation will also take place. Both sides accuse the other of terrorism.
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