Nov 30 (V7N) — Hundreds of thousands of people marched in major European cities demanding an end to the ongoing war in Gaza and condemning repeated violations of the US-backed ceasefire. Demonstrators accused Israel of genocide and urged world leaders to take stronger action as the death toll in Gaza surpassed 70,000.

The protests coincided with the UN-declared International Day of Solidarity with Palestine, prompting widespread rallies across Europe.

Paris: 50,000 Demand Justice

In Paris, around 50,000 protesters filled the streets chanting “Gaza, Gaza, Paris with you” and “From Paris to Gaza – the resistance continues.” Waving Palestinian flags, demonstrators denounced what they described as Israeli “genocide.”

Anne Tuyon, head of the France Palestine Solidarity Association (AFPS), said the ceasefire that came into effect on October 10 had “resolved nothing.” She added that Israel continued to violate the ceasefire, block aid, and destroy homes, calling for a permanent ceasefire.

One protester told Al Jazeera, “We ordinary people know it’s wrong. Why don’t those in power understand?”

London: 100,000 March

In London, organizers estimated about 100,000 participants demanding accountability for what they called Israel’s “crimes” and urging stronger protection for Palestinians trapped under siege.

Rome: High-Profile Voices Join

In Rome, UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese and climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a major rally. Local media reported expectations of around 100,000 protesters.

Ceasefire Repeatedly Violated

Under the US-brokered truce, Israel established a so-called “Yellow Line” inside Gaza. However, reports show it has been violated at least 500 times, resulting in 347 Palestinian deaths and 889 injuries since the ceasefire began.

The latest attack killed two children, aged eight and ten, in a drone strike in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis.

UN: ‘Unacceptable’ Situation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the scale of civilian casualties, forced displacement, and disruption of humanitarian aid as “unacceptable.”

From Gaza City, Al Jazeera correspondent Hind Khadri said that despite global showings of solidarity, Palestinians were struggling daily for survival:
“People in tents cannot meet basic needs. There is no medicine, no shelter, no education. Despite the ceasefire, Palestinians are being slowly pushed toward death.”

Amnesty International Alert

On Thursday (November 27), Amnesty International warned that Israel’s continued attacks and blocking of aid—even under a ceasefire—provided further evidence of ongoing genocidal actions.

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