Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated across the world to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, or “Catastrophe”, which refers to the forced displacement of Palestinians during Israel’s creation in 1948.
In Stockholm, large crowds gathered in Odenplan Square at the call of several civil society organisations, demanding an immediate end to what they described as Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
In Athens, protesters marched from Eleftheria Park towards the Israeli and US embassies, organised by pro-Palestinian groups and left-wing organisations.
In Paris, demonstrators also took to the streets in support of Palestinians. Speakers included activist Salah Hamouri, who said the current situation in Gaza and the wider region represents a continuation of the Nakba, while some protesters criticised Israel’s participation in international cultural events.
