Thousands of protesters rallied across Europe to show their support of Israel amid the country’s war against the terrorist organization Hamas.
The pro-Israel rallies were held in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom days after Hamas attacked Israel and invaded towns along the Gaza border earlier this month, killing 1,400 people so far.
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In London, demonstrators chanted “Bring them home” while holding placards reading “Release the hostages.” An estimated 200 were taken hostage by the Iran-backed terrorist group.
“There are no words to describe the suffering of families who have seen their relatives butchered in front of them and relatives who live in hope that those who were living peacefully in their homes just two weeks ago and are now in a Hamas dungeon should be freed,” said government minister Michael Gove.
“And what did we see a fortnight ago? The biggest most horrific slaughter of Jewish people since the Holocaust, carried out by terrorists, an act of evil, unparalleled evil and barbarism. We must stand together against it. We must stand for life. We must bring the hostages home,” Gove continued. “The IDF are there to protect civilians. Hamas exist to slaughter civilians.”
Meanwhile, around ten thousand people showed up outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, with many holding pictures of those taken captive by Hamas.
“Every single attack on Jews, on Jewish institutions is a disgrace for Germany. Every single attack fills me with shame and anger,” German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.
The Voice for Freedom Coalition, which is comprised of pro-Israel Christian groups from around the world, also protested in front of the U.N. headquarters in Geneva. The rally was attended by at least three family members of people taken hostage by Hamas.
“It’s Israel now, but it’s Europe later, we should not forget that. We’ve seen it time and time again throughout history and it’s unfolding in front of our eyes and it’s our responsibility to stop it,” said Michal Dorsett, whose aunt was taken hostage by the terrorist organization.
The attack prompted Israel to declare war against Hamas with a ruthless aerial campaign that has flattened homes, schools, medical institutions, and government buildings in the Gaza Strip.
