Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on Wednesday, October 18, to protest the deaths of hundreds of people in a strike on a Gaza hospital that they blame on Israel, despite its denials.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi condemned in the strongest terms “the Israeli bombing” of the Ahli Arab hospital, which led to “the deaths of hundreds of innocent victims” among the Palestinian citizens in Gaza.
In war-torn Yemen, demonstrators took part in a massive pro-Palestinian protest in the capital Sanaa, which is controlled by the Iran-backed Huthi rebels.
Hundreds also took part in protests in government-held Taez and Marib.
Some 10,000 Jordanians gathered outside the Israeli embassy, demanding the expulsion of Israel’s diplomatic mission.
Jordan said Israel “bears responsibility for this grave incident”.
Security forces blocked off roads leading to the embassy but the size of the demonstration swelled due to the anger in Jordan, which is home to many Palestinian refugees.
In the Syrian capital Damascus, hundreds of people with Palestinian flags gathered near parliament, many wearing T-shirts bearing the image of President Bashar al-Assad.
Khalil Wakim, with AFP
