Watch: Hundreds of thousands of Turks demonstrate in solidarity with the Global Steadfastness Flotilla
Several Turkish cities witnessed massive demonstrations, attended by hundreds of thousands, in support of Palestine, condemning the Israeli war of genocide on Gaza, and in solidarity with the Global Steadfastness Flotilla.
The demonstrations were called for by the Palestine Support Platform. Protesters raised Palestinian flags and banners demanding an immediate end to the genocide.
The demonstrations were called for by the Palestine Support Platform. Protesters raised Palestinian flags and banners demanding an immediate end to the genocide.
Protesters condemned the Israeli attack on the Global Steadfastness Flotilla by setting out on ships and boats, brandishing the flags of Palestine and Turkey, into the sea. The ships headed to Republic Square in the city.
Members of the Izmir Civil Society Forum gathered in the square, waving Turkish and Palestinian flags and expressing their support for the boats.
A massive march called for by the Palestine Support Alliance also set off from Taksim Square in central Istanbul. Participants chanted slogans in support of the Palestinian resistance and affirmed the Palestinian people's right to freedom from the river to the sea.
Speakers at the event called for the isolation of the Israeli entity and the severing of all ties with it, while also criticizing the American position, which continues to provide political and military support to Israel.
In Elazığ province, a large number of citizens gathered in front of the Izzet Pasha Mosque, at the invitation of the Al-Aqsa Platform and some civil society organizations, and marched toward Republic Square, carrying Palestinian flags and banners in support of Gaza.
The participants chanted anti-Israel slogans and occasionally chanted "Allahu Akbar."
In Kayseri province, the city's sports company, in cooperation with the Palestine Solidarity Platform, organized an event in the city's Republic Square, which saw the participation of 500 cyclists to express their solidarity with Palestine and the Steadfastness Flotilla.
In Van province, residents gathered in boats and kayaks on Lake Van, waving Turkish and Palestinian flags.
In Istanbul's Eminönü district, the Children Around the World Association organized an exhibition titled "March to Freedom," which included paintings by children in solidarity with the children of Gaza.
A march was held in central Konya province in support of the Global Steadfastness Flotilla, with the participation of several civil society organizations.
In Eskişehir, a march began at the central courtyard of Reşadiye Mosque, under the theme "Free Palestine from the River to the Sea," under the supervision of the Eskişehir Brotherhood Platform.
The Palestine Support Platform in Çanakkale province organized a similar solidarity event titled "Determined, We Stand with Steadfastness," with widespread participation from residents.
Similar demonstrations were also held in the provinces of Ordu, Bayburt, Duzce, Edirne, Erzurum, and Sirte.
In the capital, Ankara, a march was held on Sunday with thousands of demonstrators denouncing the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, which has been ongoing for two years.
Last Wednesday evening, Israeli authorities attacked 42 ships belonging to the Global Steadfastness Flotilla as they sailed in international waters toward Gaza, arresting hundreds of international activists on board before announcing the start of their deportation.
2025-10-06
Amazing Istanbul
Amazing Istanbul
