Istanbul rally garners int’l attention, making headlines worldwide
The "Mercy to Our Martyrs, Support for Palestine, Curse on Israel" rally in Istanbul was covered by the British news agency Associated Press.
- Turkey
- Published Date: 09:11 | 02 January 2024
- Modified Date: 09:19 | 02 January 2024
The report noted, "The number of people participating in demonstrations against Israel in Turkey is on the rise."
It was mentioned that the 12 soldiers who lost their lives in the Claw-Lock Operation were also commemorated during the rally.
The UK-based Middle East Eye featured the headline "Thousands march in Istanbul on New Year's Eve, urging ceasefire in Gaza."
The British media outlet The New Arab reported, "Protests against Israel's massacre in Gaza and the recent attack on Turkish soldiers took place."
The Qatar-based Al Jazeera media outlet highlighted that tens of thousands of people participated in the demonstration.
Additionally, images from the gathering were featured on their website.
The Russian State Agency RIA reported, "Rallies in support of Palestine have been consistently held in Istanbul and various other cities in Turkey since October."
The Greek newspaper Ιefimerida covered the event with the headline "Turkey: Massive Demonstrations in Istanbul Against PKK and Israeli Terrorism."
"MURDERER ISRAEL, GET OUT OF PALESTINE"
The Times of Israel reported that protests took place in Istanbul in response to Israel's attacks on Gaza.
The news highlighted slogans such as "Murderer Israel, get out of Palestine" and "Allahu Akbar" that were employed during the demonstrations.