Thousands march in London to demand Gaza ceasefire
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are rallying in London in the latest demonstration in the British capital demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and more aid for the besieged territory. The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, began at Russell Square in the city centre before attendees marched to Trafalgar Square for a mid-afternoon rally.
A smaller number of demonstrators also turned out for a counterprotest in support of Israel, with lines of police separating the two gatherings.
Hundreds rally in San Francisco against US warship heading to Gaza
What’s in the US’s latest arms package to Israel?
Despite expressing concern about civilian casualties in Gaza, the US White House has greenlighted more major shipments of arms and military equipment to Israel in recent days. The packages include:
- 1,800 MK84 2,000-pound bombs
- 500 MK82 500-pound bombs
- 25 F-35A fighter jets and engines
The 2,000-pound bombs, which can inflict damage to people up to 1,000 feet (300 metres) away, have been “linked to previous mass-casualty events throughout Israel’s military campaign in Gaza”, reports the Washington Post.
Israelis in Tel Aviv protest against Netanyahu
People are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and calling for the release of captives taken on October 7. The rally is taking place in “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv.
‘Netanyahu is working against a deal’: Families of Israeli captives
In a news conference, families of captives being held in Gaza say the Israeli prime minister’s “behaviour regarding the hostages is a crime”, according to a report by Channel 13.
“We have no choice but to say: ‘We understand that you’re the one who’s blocking the deal’. We’ll do whatever it takes to try and end your term as prime minister. This is a new phase in our battle to bring our kids home,” they said.
Breaking: Families of hostages against PM Netanyahu: “Netanyahu is working against a deal. His behaviour regarding the hostages is a crime. We have no choice, but to say: ‘we understand that you’re the one who’s blocking the deal’. We’ll do whatever it takes to try and end your…
— Neria Kraus (@NeriaKraus) March 30, 2024
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Pakistan
More than 50 men were arrested after a crowd chanting anti-Israel slogans protested and set fire to a restaurant belonging to American fast food chain KFC.
The incident took place in the northeastern town of Mirpur, in the Pakistan-administered region of Kashmir. Videos circulating on social media show men chanting anti-Israel slogans, carrying a banner inscribed with “Free Palestine”.
Nearly 400 protesters gathered at the height of the demonstration and clashes broke out with the police, Mirpur police chief Kamran Mughal told AFP news agency. Nine police officers were injured by stones thrown by the demonstrators and more than 50 men were arrested, said Mughal.
Hundreds of Moroccans march in Rabat in support of Palestine
Thousands of Palestinians march in Israel to mark Land Day
Palestinians have marched across Israel to mark the 48th anniversary of Land Day under the slogan “Stop the war on Gaza”, according to the Wafa news agency, putting the total number of demonstrators at about 10,000.
At the cemetery in Sakhnin, some placed wreaths on the tombs of Palestinians killed during violent demonstrations against the Israel’s confiscation of Palestinian land in 1976.
Demonstrators also marched to a memorial in the town of Kafr Kanna, commemorating all Palestinians killed in the village since 1936.
Saeed Hussein, the head of the local council in the town of Deir Hanna, said Land Day was not about a distant past but a daily struggle. “The machine of oppression is still trying to erase our national identity and steal our lands,” he said.
Land Day: What happened in Palestine in 1976?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/30/land-day-what-happened-in-palestine-in-1976
Every year on March 30, Palestinians observe Land Day, or Yom al-Ard, recalling the events of March 30, 1976. On that date, six unarmed Palestinians were killed and more than 100 injured by Israeli forces during protests against Israel’s illegal confiscation of Palestinian land.
The incident took place as a general strike, and marches were organised in various Arab towns in Israel in response to the Israeli move.
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