PARIS — Crowds were participating in pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests and memorial events across Europe, North Africa and Asia on Sunday on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. The crowds chanted “Bring them home” and waved Israeli flags and placards with the faces of hostages still held by Hamas. In the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, a massive pro-Palestinian rally was organized by the country’s largest religious political party, Jamaat-e-Islami. … We’re watching the violence play out on livestream, and they’re doing nothing.”In Melbourne, supporters of Israel held up posters showing Israeli hostages who are still missing. Nearly 100 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, with fewer than 70 believed to be alive.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 06, 2024 21:37 UTC