Protest rallies held Britain, France supporting Gaza, Palestinian prisoners

LONDON, Feb. 15 (YPA) – Protests took place across United Kingdom and France in support of Palestinians, with demonstrators focusing on Gaza, Palestinian prisoners, and demands to end the war, lift the blockade, and hold Israel accountable for alleged violations.

In London, activists gathered near Buckingham Palace as part of the “red ribbons” campaign.

They displayed a banner citing 9,100 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, including more than 3,500 administrative detainees, 400 children, and 50 women, many reportedly detained without trial. Organizers said the demonstration aimed to keep public attention on the issue.

Meanwhile, in Paris, hundreds of people joined a rally organized by human rights groups, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the blockade, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access.

Protesters also rejected a proposal by Donald Trump, describing it as unjust, and pledged to maintain international focus on the Palestinian cause.

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