On Saturday, hundreds took to the streets in the Swedish capital Stockholm to demand an end to attacks on Gaza and the obstruction of humanitarian aid. Gathering at Odenplan Square at the call of civil society organizations, protesters waved Palestinian flags and chanted anti-Israel slogans.
Protesters demanded the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza and the unimpeded delivery of aid to the region. Dror Feiler, the head of the organization "European Jews for Peace" and a Swedish activist of Jewish origin, told Anadolu Agency that the participants had taken to the streets for Palestinian rights, justice, and equality.
Feiler said, "We want not just a cessation of hostilities but a 'just peace.' Peace that is not based on justice is not true peace, but rather lays the groundwork for another war."
The activist accused the international community of turning a blind eye to violations committed in Gaza. Feiler claimed that over the past three years, "genocide, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, the destruction of Gaza, and the killing of children, civilians, and the elderly" had taken place.
Stressing that adherence to international law and the rules of war established after World War II has weakened, Feiler stated that major powers apply these rules according to their own interests.
The Jewish activist noted that the protests in Stockholm have been ongoing for nearly three years and that they would not back down despite being accused of anti-Semitism. Feiler said, "We have no problem with Jews or any religion or race. We oppose oppression, whoever commits it. Criticizing the Israeli government or Zionist ideology does not mean anti-Semitism."
