Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended Barcelona’s Primavera Sound music festival on Saturday, an event that has become known in recent years for its outspoken support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, Anadolu reports. Among the concerts, Sanchez attended the headline performance by British band Gorillaz, which was preceded by a speech from Palestinian activist Arab Barghouti, the son of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti. Addressing the crowd, Barghouti thanked Barcelona and its residents for supporting Palestinians. Festivalgoers responded with chants of “Free Palestine.” After the event, Sanchez shared a video of the speech on Instagram and wrote: “Thank you for raising your voice.” The festival grounds also featured a large illuminated “No War” sign, while […]
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