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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Palestinians across West Bank protest Zionist war on Gaza
GAZA: A man wearing a red-stained shirt and carrying a red-stained bundle evoking the sense of blood attends a protest march in solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip and Palestinian detainees in the occupied-West Bank city of Nablus on August 3, 2025. -- AFP RAMALLAH: Thousands of Palestinians protested in the occupied West Bank's major cities Sunday against the war in Gaza and in support of Palestinians held in Zionist prisons. One of the largest marches took place in Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority located just north of Jerusalem, with hundreds gathering at the main square, waving Palestinian flags. Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Zionist entity, as well as photos depicting the hunger crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where UN-backed experts have warned that a 'famine is unfolding'. 'My son is in (Zionist entity's) Megido prison and he suffers from many things, such as the lack of medicine the lack of food,' Rula Ghanem, a Palestinian academic and writer who took part in the march, told AFP. She told AFP that her son had lost 10 kilograms and suffered from scabies in jail. The number of Palestinians jailed by Zionist entity skyrocketed after the start of the war in Gaza, some for violent acts, but some also for posting political statements on social media, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs says. The commission's spokesman Thaer Shriteh told AFP: 'The international community is a partner in all this suffering, as long as it does not intervene quickly to save the Palestinian people and save the prisoners inside the prisons and detention centre.' A group of protesters dressed as skeletons and carried dolls around to symbolize the Gaza war's dire effect on children, who are most at risk of malnutrition. Zionist entity has heavily restricted the entry of aid into Gaza, which was already under blockade for 15 years before the war began. UN agencies, humanitarian groups and analysts say that much of the trickle of food aid that Zionist entity allows in is looted or diverted in chaotic circumstances. 'We hope that our stand today will have an impact in supporting our people in Gaza and the hungry children in Gaza,' said 39-year-old Tagreed Ziada, one of the protesters at the Ramallah march. Protests were held Sunday in other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north and Hebron in the south, with many government employees receiving a day off to attend the demonstrations. While there have been somewhat regular demonstrations against the war in Gaza, they are rarely coordinated across various cities in the West Bank. — AFP
Leaders
6 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
West Bank's Palestinians Protest against Gaza War
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank protested on Sunday against the war in Gaza and to show solidarity with Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, according to AFP. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the main square in Ramallah and waved the Palestinian flags in one of the largest marches held on Sunday. They carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, along with photos embodying the hunger crisis unfolding in the Palestinian enclave during the 21 months of war. 'My son is in (Israel's) Megido prison and he suffers from many things, such as the lack of medicine the lack of food,' Rula Ghanem, a Palestinian academic and writer who took part in the march, told AFP. Since the beginning of Gaza War, the number of Palestinians jailed by Israel have skyrocketed due to violent acts or posting political statements on social media. 'The international community is a partner in all this suffering, as long as it does not intervene quickly to save the Palestinian people and save the prisoners inside the prisons and detention center,' the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs' spokesman Thaer Shriteh told AFP. Other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north and Hebron in the south also witnessed wide protests with several government employees receiving a day off to attend the demonstrations. Dozens of Gazans including children have lost their souls due to malnutrition throughout the war that started in October 2023. Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 60,332 Palestinians and wounded over 145,870, according to Gaza's Health Ministry . Related Topics: Hamas Ready to Cooperate with ICRC If Israel Opens Humanitarian Corridors in Gaza Belgium Air Force Airdrops Humanitarian Aid over Gaza Sydney's Historic March for Gaza: Tens of Thousands Call for Ceasefire Short link : Post Views: 6
Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Palestinians across West Bank protest Gaza war
Protests were also held today in other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north. (EPA Images pic) RAMALLAH : Thousands of Palestinians protested in the occupied West Bank's major cities today against the war in Gaza and in support of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. One of the largest marches took place in Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority located just north of Jerusalem, with hundreds gathering at the main square, waving Palestinian flags. Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, as well as photos depicting the hunger crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where UN-backed experts have warned that a 'famine is unfolding'. 'My son is in (Israel's) Megido prison and he suffers from many things, such as the lack of medicine the lack of food,' Rula Ghanem, a Palestinian academic and writer who took part in the march, told AFP. She told AFP that her son had lost 10kg and suffered from scabies in jail. The number of Palestinians jailed by Israel skyrocketed after the start of the war in Gaza, some for violent acts, but some also for posting political statements on social media, the Palestinian commission of detainees' and ex-detainees' affairs says. The commission's spokesman Thaer Shriteh told AFP: 'The international community is a partner in all this suffering, as long as it does not intervene quickly to save the Palestinian people and save the prisoners inside the prisons and detention centre.' A group of protesters dressed as skeletons and carried dolls around to symbolise the Gaza war's dire effect on children, who are most at risk of malnutrition. Israel has heavily restricted the entry of aid into Gaza, which was already under blockade for 15 years before the war began. UN agencies, humanitarian groups and analysts say that much of the trickle of food aid that Israel allows in is looted or diverted in chaotic circumstances. 'We hope that our stand today will have an impact in supporting our people in Gaza and the hungry children in Gaza,' said 39-year-old Tagreed Ziada, one of the protesters at the Ramallah march. Protests were held today in other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north and Hebron in the south, with many government employees receiving a day off to attend the demonstrations. While there have been somewhat regular demonstrations against the war in Gaza, they are rarely coordinated across various cities in the West Bank.
Al-Ahram Weekly
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Thousands of Palestinians across West Bank protest against Israeli war on Gaza - War on Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians protested in the occupied West Bank's major cities Sunday against Israel's war on Gaza and in support of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. One of the largest marches took place in Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority located just north of Jerusalem, with hundreds gathering at the main square, waving Palestinian flags. Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, as well as photos showing the starvation in the Gaza Strip under Israel's blockade, where UN-backed experts have warned that a "famine is unfolding." "My son is in (Israel's) Megido prison and he suffers from many things, such as the lack of medicine the lack of food," Rula Ghanem, a Palestinian academic and writer who took part in the march, told AFP. She told AFP that her son had lost 10 kilograms and suffered from scabies in jail. Hundreds rally in downtown Ramallah, in the central occupied West Bank, in protest of the ongoing Israeli genocide and starvation policies in Gaza. — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) August 3, 2025 The number of Palestinians jailed by Israel has skyrocketed since Tel Aviv launched its war on Gaza in October 2023. Many of the prisoners have been arbitrarily detained, including for posting political statements on social media, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs says. The commission's spokesman Thaer Shriteh told AFP: "The international community is a partner in all this suffering, as long as it does not intervene quickly to save the Palestinian people and save the prisoners inside the prisons and detention centre." A group of protesters dressed as skeletons and carried dolls around to symbolise the Gaza war's dire effect on children, who are most at risk of malnutrition. Israel has enforced a deadly five-month blockade that has choked the territory off from food, water, fuel and medical supplies. The territory was already under blockade, albeit less severely, for 15 years before the war began. UN agencies, humanitarian groups and analysts say that much of the trickle of food aid that Israel allows in is looted or diverted in chaotic circumstances. "We hope that our stand today will have an impact in supporting our people in Gaza and the hungry children in Gaza," said 39-year-old Tagreed Ziada, one of the protesters at the Ramallah march. Protests were held Sunday in other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north and Hebron in the south, with many government employees receiving a day off to attend the demonstrations. While there have been somewhat regular demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza, they are rarely coordinated across various cities in the West Bank. *This story was edited by Ahram Online. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CTV News
03-08-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Palestinians across West Bank protest Gaza war
People participate in a demonstration in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, in Nablus, West Bank, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) Ramallah, Palestinian Territories — Thousands of Palestinians protested in the occupied West Bank's major cities Sunday against the war in Gaza and in support of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. One of the largest marches took place in Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority located just north of Jerusalem, with hundreds gathering at the main square, waving Palestinian flags. Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, as well as photos depicting the hunger crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where UN-backed experts have warned that a 'famine is unfolding'. 'My son is in (Israel's) Megido prison and he suffers from many things, such as the lack of medicine the lack of food,' Rula Ghanem, a Palestinian academic and writer who took part in the march, told AFP. She told AFP that her son had lost 10 kilograms and suffered from scabies in jail. The number of Palestinians jailed by Israel skyrocketed after the start of the war in Gaza, some for violent acts, but some also for posting political statements on social media, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs says. The commission's spokesman Thaer Shriteh told AFP: 'The international community is a partner in all this suffering, as long as it does not intervene quickly to save the Palestinian people and save the prisoners inside the prisons and detention centre.' A group of protesters dressed as skeletons and carried dolls around to symbolize the Gaza war's dire effect on children, who are most at risk of malnutrition. Israel has heavily restricted the entry of aid into Gaza, which was already under blockade for 15 years before the war began. UN agencies, humanitarian groups and analysts say that much of the trickle of food aid that Israel allows in is looted or diverted in chaotic circumstances. 'We hope that our stand today will have an impact in supporting our people in Gaza and the hungry children in Gaza,' said 39-year-old Tagreed Ziada, one of the protesters at the Ramallah march. Protests were held Sunday in other major Palestinian cities such as Nablus in the north and Hebron in the south, with many government employees receiving a day off to attend the demonstrations. While there have been somewhat regular demonstrations against the war in Gaza, they are rarely coordinated across various cities in the West Bank. AFP
