HAVANA (AP) — 1000’s of individuals led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel marched alongside Havana’s iconic boardwalk Thursday in a present of solidarity with the Palestinian folks and demanding an finish to the struggle between Israel and Hamas.
Sporting a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh scarf, Díaz-Canel was accompanied by Cuba’s major leaders, together with Prime Minister Manuel Marrero and Overseas Minister Bruno Rodríguez.
The marchers walked for two kilometers (1.2 miles), passing in entrance of the U.S. Embassy. Palestinian medical college students who had been in Cuba as a part of a cooperation program joined the rally.
“In the present day we’re supporting the Palestinian folks, supporting all these individuals who really feel the ache of getting misplaced a member of the family, a cherished one attributable to this bloodbath,” stated Yanquiel Cardoso, a bodily tradition specialist who participated. “We’re asking for a ceasefire … and for Palestine to be free.”
Many younger folks had posters with the phrase “Free Palestine” with crude pictures of youngsters injured by bombs or flags figuring out each Cubans and Palestinians.
“This march means loads to us,” stated Sami Sabala, a 26-year-old Palestinian medical scholar in Havana. “It raises emotions … And it makes folks really feel that Palestine is just not alone.”
The struggle began Oct. 7 when Hamas militants entered southern Israel, killing about 1,200 folks and taking about 240 hostages being taken to Gaza. Israel’s crushing aerial, floor and naval offensive in Gaza has left greater than 13,300 Palestinians useless and brought on wide destruction within the sealed-off enclave.
For the reason that struggle started, that is the second time that Cuba’s high leaders have participated in solidarity rallies. Final week, the Palestinian flag was projected on the monument to José Martí, probably the most iconic within the Caribbean capital.
