Hundreds of people gathered in central Stockholm on Saturday to protest Israeli military operations in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon, Anadolu reports. The demonstration, organized by several civil society groups in Odenplan Square, condemned what participants described as Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon. Protesters carried banners reading “Children are being killed in Gaza,” “Schools and hospitals are being bombed,” “Stop the attacks on Lebanon,” and “End food shortages.” They called on Israel to halt its military operations in Gaza, and urged Sweden to stop arms sales to Israel. A group of Iranian participants also joined the demonstration, protesting the US and Israeli policies. READ: Sweden calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, urges protection of civilians Aydin Amir Hashimi, […]
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