A DEMONSTRATION in solidarity with Palestine is set to go ahead this weekend.
Protesters will gather at the at Peace Statue, Hove, at 12pm on Sunday to show support for Palestinians in the aftermath of some of the worst religious unrest in years.
The Brighton and Hove Palestinian Solidarity Campaign has issued a public call out for members, supporters and the public to join their demonstration.
🇵🇸 #BRIGHTON CALLOUT!
— Brighton PSC (@BrightonPSC) May 21, 2021
🇵🇸 SUNDAY 23rd MAY
🇵🇸 #SheikJarrah #Gaza #Palestine
Show the Palestinan people that we continue to stand with them against Israeli apartheid, Occupation & ethnic cleansing.
🇵🇸 12 noon The Peace Statue, Hove pic.twitter.com/vNpWvdsNVC
In a tweet, the organisation wrote: “Show the Palestinian people that we continue to stand with them against Israeli apartheid, occupation and ethnic cleansing.”
The demonstration is part of a weekend of action in solidarity with Palestine.
Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of London tomorrow for a national demonstration.
Last week, hundreds of protestors gathered at The Clock Tower in Brighton for a socially distanced rally that called on an end to violence against the Palestinian community.
Protesters flew Palestinian flags and held signs that read "Save Shekih Jarrah" and “Freedom for Palestine.”
Since fighting broke out on May 10, Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes that it says have targeted Hamas’ infrastructure, including a vast tunnel network.
Hamas and other militant groups embedded in residential areas have fired more than 4,000 rockets at Israeli cities, with hundreds falling short and most of the rest intercepted.
At least 230 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza health officials, while 12 people in Israel have died.
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