Why it matters:
The protest signals growing regional outrage over the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
The big picture:
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged a devastating war on Gaza, the war which is backed by the U.S. and now has been more intense after the Israeli bearch of cesefire with Hamas resistance group, is going on with the help the Trump administration's plan of forceful relocation of Gaza people to Egypt and Jordan. So far, over 50,000 people have been massacred in the Israeli strikes.
What they're saying:
Protesters in Tehran carried Palestinian flags and chanted “Death to Israel,” condemning what they called the “deafening silence” of international institutions in the face of ongoing war crimes.
Key points:
- The demonstration followed Friday prayers and centered in Tehran’s Revolution Square.
- Protesters demanded that Islamic countries mobilize in support of Gaza and publicly denounce Israeli actions.
- Chants targeted Israel and international bodies for complicity or silence.
- The protest reflects Iran’s continued alignment with the Palestinian resistance and broader anti-Western rhetoric.
- The war in Gaza, now in its 15th month, has failed to dismantle Hamas or liberate Israeli captives, despite vast destruction.
Go deeper:
The Israeli offensive, launched on October 7, 2023, has caused unprecedented humanitarian damage in Gaza.
Official figures indicate that over 52,000 people have been killed in the Gaza war.
Hossein Vaez
