In recent days, major cities in Europe and Asia have witnessed large-scale protests, calling for an end to the Israeli occupation and the violence in Gaza, as well as the unimpeded entry of humanitarian aid.
In Copenhagen, Denmark, demonstrators flooded the streets, chanting slogans for an immediate cessation of hostilities and calling for the prosecution of Israeli leaders as war criminals. Similar scenes played out in Berlin, Germany, where protesters urged their government to cease cooperation with Israel and appealed to the international community to support the Palestinian people.
Paris, France, has also seen continuous protests condemning Israeli actions and expressing solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The demonstrators decried the sabotage and attacks they attributed to Israel, rallying significant public support.
Across Asia, large demonstrations have erupted in Indonesia and Pakistan, where thousands of people marched in support of Palestine, condemning what they described as the Israeli regime's illegal actions in Gaza.
Protesters in these countries have voiced their outrage over Israel's actions against Palestinian women and children and criticized the United Nations and its Security Council for their perceived inaction regarding the crisis in Gaza.
Ismail Haniya, head of the Political Office of Hamas, spoke on Friday in Beirut, Lebanon, accusing the Israeli regime of deliberately prolonging ceasefire negotiations to continue its offensive in Gaza. He emphasized that opposition groups would not be deceived by what he called Israel's tactics to perpetuate its military campaign.
Haniya's remarks come in the wake of ongoing conflict that began in October, following Hamas's Al-Aqsa Storm operation, which was described as a retaliation against decades of Israeli actions against Palestinians. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 36,224 Palestinians, primarily women and children, reported dead.
Egypt and Qatar are currently mediating talks to end the war in Gaza. Previous agreements, such as the one in November where Hamas released 105 hostages captured during the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, have shown limited success. Despite Hamas agreeing to compromise proposals in early May, Israel has reportedly rejected these initiatives.
In his speech, Haniya also highlighted the growing international recognition of the Palestinian state, citing recent announcements by Spain, Ireland, and Norway as significant milestones that have elevated the Palestinian cause on the global stage
