THE HAGUE: Giant duelling demonstrations organised by Israel supporters and pro-Palestinian teams converged outdoors the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice on Thursday (Jan 11) because the court docket started hearings within the Gaza genocide case brought against Israel.
1000’s of pro-Israel protesters singing songs and carrying Dutch and Israeli flags marched to the gates of the Peace Palace in The Hague the place the highest UN court docket is listening to a swimsuit introduced by South Africa demanding the emergency suspension of Israel’s navy marketing campaign in Gaza.
Among the many protesters had been kin of individuals kidnapped or killed in the course of the lightning cross-border assault into Israel by Palestinian Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip on Oct 7.
“At this time there are absurd accusations in opposition to Israel that it’s committing genocide, whereas Hamas is committing crimes in opposition to humanity day-after-day,” stated protester Michael Levy, whose brother is held hostage by Hamas.
“My brother and the remainder of the hostages are there and nobody is speaking about that, and I’m right here to boost the voice of my brother and the remainder of the hostages.”
Professional-Palestinian teams watched the proceedings on a big display screen lower than 100 metres from the Israeli group, lighting red-and-green smoke flares and chanting slogans.
