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Pro-Israel demonstraton in Geneva

Thursday, 12 October 2023 06:30

Hundreds gathered peacefully on the Place des Nations yesterday evening, denouncing the attack on Israel by Hamas and demanding the immediate release of hostages.

Organised by the Swiss-Israel Association, the protestors listened to speakers, such as Israel’s representative to the UN, who called for unity.

Many in the crowd carried posters with pictures of missing people – including children. Some in the crowd were Israeli citizens who happened to be visiting Geneva when the attack was launched. 

Security around the protest was tight – but there were no problems.

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