STOCKHOLM (Dispatches) – Protests against the Zionist regime’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon were held in several European cities on Saturday, with protesters rallying in Stockholm, Paris, and Berlin calling for an immediate ceasefire.
In Stockholm, demonstrators gathered at Odenplan, marching toward the Swedish parliament while chanting slogans, such as “Killer Israel, get out of Palestine” and “Immediate and unconditional ceasefire.”
Swedish activist Kajsa Ekis Ekman said that the ongoing violence constitutes genocide, highlighting the support of Western democracies for the Zionist regime.
In Paris, supporters of Palestine and Lebanon convened near the Fontaine des Innocents, demanding an end to Israeli attacks and urging the French government to withdraw its support for Tel Aviv.
Protesters displayed banners with photographs of Palestinians and criticized President Emmanuel Macron for his unwavering support of the occupying regime.
In Berlin, around 2,000 participants marched from Innsbruck Square to Steglitz metro station, denouncing the attacks with slogans like “Stop funding genocide” and “Freedom for Palestine.”
Police briefly detained several protesters amid minor scuffles during the protest.
Meanwhile, a solidarity event in support of the Palestinian people was held on Saturday in Moscow, jointly organized by the Palestinian and Venezuelan embassies.
The event, which was held at the Palestinian Embassy, was attended by Palestinian Ambassador Abdel Hafiz Nofal and Venezuelan Ambassador Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez, along with Palestinian, Russian, and Venezuelan citizens.
In his address, Nofal accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. 
“For a year, Israel has been attacking civilians under the pretext of Hamas’ actions. Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, and more than 100,000 injured,” he said.
The Palestinian envoy also emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire to bring peace to Gaza.
Velasquez echoed Nofal’s condemnation of the violence, saying: “We stand against the genocide carried out against children, women, and civilians. The recognition of the State of Palestine is essential for peace to be achieved.”
The Venezuelan ambassador also mentioned that similar events against Israeli actions are planned globally under the directive of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.