‘A nation stands against genocide’ in pro-Palestine rally in Istanbul
Daily Sabah••world
Key Points:
- Over 520,000 people gathered in Istanbul on New Year’s Day to protest Israel’s actions in Gaza, marking Türkiye’s third annual rally since 2024 supporting Palestinians amid ongoing conflict.
- The rally, organized by the Humanity Alliance and National Will Platform with around 400 civil society groups, condemned the extensive civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza, citing figures such as 70,000 civilian deaths and widespread amputations.
- Speakers criticized the international community, especially the United Nations, for failing to prevent what they described as genocide and war crimes committed by Israel, including targeting civilians and infrastructure.
- Bilal Erdoğan and other leaders denounced Zionist ideology as akin to Nazism, urging global accountability for Israel’s actions and calling for war reparations
