Palestinian solidarity protests held around the world

Demonstrations took place in London, Melbourne and Paris while more are scheduled in other big cities, including New York and Berlin.

Pro-Palestine solidarity marches are being held around the world in a continuation of weeklong demonstrations, with protesters demanding their respective governments impose sanctions and a military embargo to cut the supply of weapons to Israel. Israel’s 11-day bombardment of Gaza killed nearly 250 Palestinians, including at least 65 children, leaving behind many buildings, homes and infrastructure destroyed in the besieged enclave. The fighting came to an end after the Israeli government and Palestinian fighter groups agreed on a ceasefire that started on Friday.