'Stop the Genocide': Hundreds of Jews and Arabs Rally in Tel Aviv Against Gaza War, Hunger

The protest, organized by an umbrella group for Arab citizens of Israel, was scaled back after police capped participation under threat of revoking approval. Demonstrators held images of starving children in Gaza, as a police officer warned: 'What happens in the village will not happen here in Tel Aviv'

Hundreds of people protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday afternoon, calling for an end to the war and to prevent the growing hunger in the Gaza Strip.
Gathering at Habima Square, demonstrators held signs reading "Stop the genocide" and displayed photos of Palestinian children suffering from malnutrition. Chants included: "From Gaza to Jenin – stop killing children" and "We won't die in the service of the settlements."

The protest was organized by the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel, an umbrella body representing Arab citizens, with the participation of the Arab political parties Hadash, Balad, and Ta'al. Dozens of peace organizations also joined, among them Peace Now, Breaking the Silence, Looking the Occupation in the Eye, and the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum.

Amir Badran, a Tel Aviv city council member, said the demonstrators had gathered to declare "no to war, no to starvation, no to destruction." He added that they came to say "yes to peace, yes to a comprehensive deal, and yes to life." According to him, "This evening is dedicated to hope, solidarity, and a joint Arab-Jewish struggle, because only together can we end the war and begin a path of justice and equality."

Source : Haaretz
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