In a symbolic gesture of protest against the ongoing genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip, human rights activists have renamed the road in front of the Israeli embassy in London as 'Genocide Street'. The move underscores growing international condemnation of Israel's actions in Palestine.
According to reports from Iran's state news agency IRNA, activists hung a symbolic placard on the renamed road, drawing attention to the atrocities unfolding in Gaza. The act, orchestrated by workers from the international human rights organization Amnesty International, aims to raise global awareness of the ongoing crisis and hold Israel accountable for its actions.
Tom Guha, a representative of Amnesty International, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that the Israeli government must acknowledge the possibility of facing prosecution for genocide. The renaming of the street serves as a stark reminder of the human toll of the conflict and the need for immediate action to end the violence.
In addition to renaming the street, Amnesty International staff in London plan to deliver a letter to the Israeli embassy, signed by executive director Sasha Deshmukh. The letter will urge Israeli diplomats to cease their ongoing crimes in Gaza and uphold human rights principles.
The protest comes in the wake of a major military operation launched by the Hamas government in Gaza last year, triggering a wave of airstrikes and ground attacks by Israel. The violence has resulted in the deaths of over 32,000 Palestinians, with a majority being women and children, and over a million others injured.
Despite international outcry, Western countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have continued to support Israel with weapons and financial aid. Many NATO countries have even vetoed ceasefire proposals at the United Nations, further perpetuating the violence in Gaza.
In contrast, countries like Bangladesh, China, Russia, and Iran have been actively protesting the genocide and advocating for an independent Palestine through diplomatic channels. The symbolic renaming of the street in London underscores the growing solidarity with the Palestinian cause and the global demand for justice and accountability.
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