Sun May 18 08:48:49 UTC 2025: **Worldwide Protests Mark 77 Years Since Palestinian ‘Nakba,’ Condemn Gaza Conflict**
**[City, Date]** – Tens of thousands of people participated in mass protests across the globe on Wednesday, marking the 77th anniversary of the Palestinian “Nakba,” or catastrophe, and expressing solidarity with Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Nakba refers to the displacement of approximately 700,000 Palestinians following the creation of Israel in 1948.
Demonstrations took place in major cities including Stockholm, London, Berlin, and Athens, with participants carrying Palestinian flags, banners, and photographs of victims of the conflict. Protesters voiced strong condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza, with many characterizing them as “genocide.”
In London, hundreds of thousands marched toward Downing Street, chanting slogans such as “Free Palestine” and denouncing the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Demonstrators also criticized the UK government for its support of Israel, alleging complicity in the humanitarian crisis.
In Berlin, protesters gathered at Potsdamer Platz holding signs that read “Your silence is complicity.” The event was heavily secured, and several arrests were reported.
Gaza’s Ministry of Health says that Israeli military has killed 53,272 Palestinians and injured 120,673 since it launched an offensive on October 7, 2023. The Government Media Office updated the death toll to more than 61,700, noting that thousands still missing beneath the rubble are presumed dead.
The protests come as tensions escalate in the region following intensified Israeli attacks and the announcement of a new ground offensive. Activists argue that the events unfolding in Gaza and the West Bank echo the historical injustices of the Nakba.
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