Thousands of protesters in Chile demand arms embargo on Israeli occupation

SANTIAGO, Oct. 12 (YPA) – Thousands of people demonstrated on Monday in the Chilean capital, Santiago, in support of Palestine.

The march included members of the Palestinian community, student groups, unions, and human rights organizations and participants chanted slogans of solidarity with the Palestinians.

The demonstrators marched through the streets of the city center, waving Palestinian flags and banners demanding an end to the war and protection for Palestinians. This was part of solidarity movements that took place in several countries between October 9 and 11.

The participants’ demands included imposing an arms embargo on the Israeli occupation, tightening sanctions against it, and suspending trade agreements with it, according to the march organizers.

The demonstration included student groups, unions, and human rights organizations, along with members of the Palestinian community in Chile, as part of the movements supporting the Palestinian cause.