Over 140,000 Protest Israel Actions in Brussels

Massive protests have taken place in Brussels and Auckland in support of Palestine and to demand stronger measures against Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. In Brussels, over 100,000 people, with organizers claiming up to 140,000 participants, demonstrated to denounce what they called Israel's genocidal war, calling for an immediate end to the blockade and bombing of Gaza, along with military embargoes and sanctions on Israel. These protests follow Belgium's announcement to recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming UN General Assembly, although with conditions related to Hamas's role in governance. The Belgian Foreign Minister criticized the EU's foreign policy credibility as "collapsing" due to its failure to take concrete action against Israel, reflecting divisions among member states. Meanwhile, in Auckland, New Zealand, organizers are planning a large march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge combining climate change activism and solidarity with Palestine, hoping to attract tens of thousands of participants. These demonstrations highlight mounting public pressure on governments to adopt more robust policies regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.