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2023-11-04
On November 4, a rally and march condemning Israel and solidarity with Palestine were held near the Israeli Embassy in Korea. This was the 6th rally.
There was great anger because the rally was held immediately after Israel bombed the Jabilia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, Palestine for three days.
Today’s rally was notable for the diversity of race and nationality of the participants. People of various races and nationalities marched through downtown Seoul, listening to remarks and shouting slogans in unison despite their different religious and political backgrounds.
“We’re all Palestinians!”
At this rally, 37 organizations in Korea expressed support and solidarity. There were 9 more places than the rally a week ago.
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At the end of the rally, various participants, including workers, college students, and doctors, representing the solidarity groups that prepared for today’s rally, read a resolution pledging to further foster and continue solidarity.
“The resistance of Palestinians who have fought to protect their lives, their homes, and their right to live like human beings is completely justified. … Palestinian resistance is not isolated. Israel is already facing resistance, and will face more resistance in the future.
“Although the Israeli government, which is afraid of the truth, mobilized fake news and various Western governments that support Israel have tried to interfere, righteous movements in solidarity with the Palestinian people’s resistance have continued all over the world.
“Israel, stop the massacre right now! Israel’s unjust force will never be able to bring down the legitimate resistance of the Palestinian people. Solidarity with Palestine!”
Palestine Solidarity Campaign Takes First Step in Busan
2023-11-02
On November 1, a campaign was held in Seomyeon, Busan, to condemn Israel and show solidarity with Palestine.
Even though the campaign plan was announced on social media only a day or two in advance, many people gathered. In addition to Koreans, people from various countries including Palestine, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the United States participated. These were people who could no longer tolerate Israel’s atrocities. Everyone welcomed this campaign and thanked each other for taking action in solidarity with Palestine.
Palestinian international students also participated in the campaign that day. He is said to have lost contact with his family in Gaza. He complained that it was difficult to bear because his heart was always sore. He expressed gratitude to those who participated in the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
The campaign attracted the attention of downtown Busan citizens. There were many people who looked closely at the photos and cartoons that conveyed the reality of Palestine.
Several workers from the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions who were holding other rallies and marching nearby also expressed solidarity by raising their fists toward the Palestine solidarity campaign.
The voice of Palestinian solidarity must and can become louder.