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The genocide that Israel has been carrying out in Gaza for 3 years was protested in Sweden

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Demonstrators gathered in Sweden's capital Stockholm to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
During the action, the humanitarian crisis and the loss of civilian lives were condemned, while the attitude of the Swedish government was criticized.

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Why It Matters

Israel's attacks on Gaza have been continuing for three years. There are accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the International Court of Justice.

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Demonstrators gathered at Radmansgatan Square in the capital upon the call of many non-governmental organizations and protested Israel's attacks and human rights violations that have been continuing in the region for 3 years.

Demonstrators carrying signs and banners saying "Civilians are being killed in Gaza", "Schools and hospitals are being bombed", "Stop attacks on Lebanon", "End food shortage" and "We do not want war" chanted slogans against Israel. Activists carried 3 symbolic coffins to commemorate the Palestinians who lost their lives in the attacks.

"Ordinary people began to change their minds"

Swedish activist Anita Salven, who supported the demonstration, told the AA correspondent that she has been regularly participating in protests against Israel for 3 years.

Emphasizing that what happened in Gaza is a great human tragedy, Salven said:

"A terrible murder continues to be committed there. There is no school, no water, no food. In addition to shooting and killing people, they condemn them to starvation. This is a very terrible thing. It is a complete disaster that this can continue like this. Although Israeli Prime Minister (Benyamin) Netanyahu has been indicted by the International Court of Justice, it is the work of politicians in the Western world that all this continues."

Referring to the reactions at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Salven said, "It was an important stance that many country representatives left the hall while Netanyahu was speaking at the UN. More and more parties support Palestine. I see that many ordinary people who supported Israel a year ago have changed their minds, saying 'this is too much'." he said.

Criticizing the attitude of the Swedish administration, Salven said, "The worst thing is that Sweden, the country we live in, does not openly condemn this genocide. Although this situation is valid for the entire Western world, it is a truly shameful disaster for us living in Sweden." he said.

Open Questions

Whether the Swedish government will respond to the protests.