Protests in several American and Romanian cities to commemorate the Nakba, demand an end to Israeli aggression on Gaza

Marches took place in a number of  American cities to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, and to demand an end to the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, which has continued for the 226th day.

Wafa Agency reported that activists of the university movement in solidarity with the Palestinian cause stressed, during their participation in marches commemorating the Nakba, the necessity of stopping the crimes and massacres committed by the occupation against the Palestinian people.

Members of the Palestinian and Arab communities commemorated the 76th anniversary of the Nakba with marches and sit-ins in American city centers, carrying keys as the “symbol of the right of return” and banners demanding freedom for Palestine.

Meanwhile, Bucharest and a number of cities in Romania witnessed massive protests denouncing the Zionist genocidal crimes in Gaza Strip, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

A large crowd of Romanian citizens, members and representatives of the Arab communities gathered in Bucharest and the cities of Cluj, Brașov and Timisoara to commemorate the Palestinian Nakba and to demand an end to the crimes of genocide against the Palestinians.

The protesters  raised  banners that read: “Oh Israeli, do not forget, Palestine is not yours”,  “Stop the aggression against Gaza and other Palestinian cities” and ” We will fight to save Gaza.”

For its part, the Romanian Ministry of Health announced its readiness to receive wounded and sick Palestinian children from Gaza for treatment in some Romanian hospitals, including children with cancer.

It is noteworthy that on May 15 of every year, Palestinians and free people of the world commemorate the Nakba and the human tragedy that befell the Palestinian people, including displacement, murders, and massacres.

During their protests on this anniversary, Palestinians carry the keys to their homes as a symbol of their adherence to their right to return to their homes and lands.

Rawaa Ghanam