Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Berlin’s Kreuzberg district on Tuesday evening to express solidarity with Palestinians and protest Israel’s continuing military operations in Gaza. Participants gathered at Hohenstaufen Square, carrying lanterns and candles as they moved toward Hallesches Tor subway station. The rally, reported by Anadolu Agency, featured Palestinian flags and chants such as “Free Palestine,” while protesters criticized the German government’s support for Israel.

Organizers and participants condemned what they described as a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, citing figures that nearly 70,700 Palestinians—mostly women and children—have been killed since October 2023, with more than 171,000 injured. Protesters accused Western nations of remaining silent in the face of widespread destruction across the enclave.

Analysts view the Berlin torchlight march as part of a broader wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across Europe, reflecting growing public concern over civilian casualties and calls for stronger international intervention to halt the violence.