Photo Review

Unflinching Worldwide Support for Palestinian People

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Ottawa, June 9, 2025

Ottawa

People gathered May 21 in front of the Prime Minister's Office to demand an end to the genocide and an arms embargo. Similar actions have been ongoing since May 20, in response to ceaseless attacks of IOF forces and the imminent death by starvation of Palestinian children.

On May 25, the eve of Charles III's visit to Ottawa, members of the Palestinian community called for an action to "greet" him on his way from the airport to downtown Ottawa. The next day, people gathered along the Airport Parkway with Palestinian flags and signs at noon. As they waited, drivers of a large number of the cars streaming by honked their horns in support. Around 2:00 pm, when a procession of police cars and vehicles arrived, the people shouted, "Free, Free Palestine!"

May 25

Emergency demonstration June 9, 2025, condemns Israel's illegal seizure of the Freedom Flotilla ship Madleen in international waters.

Montreal

May 23

Quebec City

May 24

Toronto

A militant demonstration was organized on May 27 to denounce the visit of Gilad Erdan, Israel's former Ambassador to the United Nations and potential future prime minister. He was hosted at Casa Loma by the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Casa Loma, a museum owned by the City of Toronto, is a popular venue for weddings and conferences, and a filming location for movies and television.

The City of Toronto allowed its venue to be used to host a war criminal, an ardent defender of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. It also mobilized dozens of heavily armed police to harass and assault demonstrators and shield participants in the event from the protest.

Demonstrators called for an immediate arms embargo, an end to the siege of Gaza and to the occupation of Palestine. They denounced the war criminal Erdan and called for his arrest, as well as Casa Loma and the City of Toronto for hosting him.

Drivers of dozens of cars passing by raised their fists, made peace signs and honked their horns in support of the protest which affirmed No Genocide Ambassador Is Welcome in Our City!

More than 300 people participated in a Toronto action June 5 in support of the Palestinians on Arafa Day, an important day in the Muslim faith when, traditionally, millions participate in the pilgrimage to Mecca and others observe a day of prayer and reflection. This year, once again, they are forced to face a horrendous genocide taking place in Palestine.

Gathering at the Israeli consulate, steps from the intersection of Bloor and Yonge, the participants waved their flags and chanted slogans, drowning out the small group of Zionists across the road, where they were protected by a phalanx of police.

Speakers at the action pointed out that 607 days since the Zionist genocide against the Palestinians began, the Resistance and the people continue to stand firm and steadfast against efforts by the U.S.-backed Israeli regime to exterminate them. The occupation forces continue to bomb and kill Palestinian men, women and children, in the health centres and in the places where the U.S./Zionists have set up fraudulent aid dispensing depots, in complete violation of international humanitarian law, acting with impunity. The Carney government was repeatedly denounced for continuing to support the Zionist state.

Following the speeches and accompanied by drumming, participants marched down Yonge Street to Dundas Square, chanting slogans that could be heard for blocks around and gathering support as the march progressed. From the River to the Sea Palestine Will be Free!, Arms Embargo Now! Carney, Carney Shame on You! You're Complicit in Killing Babies Too! One, We are the People! Two, We Won't Be Silenced! Three, Stop the Bombing, Now, Now, Now, Now! echoed through the streets.

At the end of the action, the speakers pointed out that for these 607 days the Canadian state has tried to silence the Palestinian resistance in Canada using the police, the courts and the media, and that it has been unsuccessful. The Canadian people have shown the whole world that their support for the Palestinian people continues to grow and they demand that the Canadian government be accountable, uphold its responsibilities under international law and stand with the just cause of the Palestinians. The organizers called on everyone to continue to speak out, join in actions and support charities that are involved in supporting the people of Gaza who continue to defy the occupation and defend their right to be.

June 5

June 9

Oakville

Some 60 people held an hour-long rally at the Oakville constituency office of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on May 21 demanding that Canada immediately impose a two-way arms embargo and cut off all support to the Zionist state. The action was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement, Oakville for Palestine and others.

The speakers pointed out that Anand has refused to respond to her constituents' demands these last 18 months of the U.S./Israeli genocide. As the new Foreign Minister, she can no longer be silent as Israel undertakes its latest bombing and ground assaults on the embattled people of Gaza which have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians, and the destruction of hospitals, shelters and camps. A speaker from the Palestinian Youth Movement called out Anand for walking back her statement last week that Israel is using the lack of food as a political tool in Gaza. They demanded that she show courage, that she stand up for principles, including principles of international and humanitarian law that Canada is obliged to uphold.

A health care worker shared messages sent to the outside world from health care workers in Gaza about their experiences as the Zionist entity bombs and strafes their hospitals. In one case, two Gazans left a hospital after being treated for wounds, only to be shot dead outside the building.

Between speakers the crowd chanted: Arms Embargo Now!; Anita, Anita You Can't Hide, You're Complicit in Genocide!; From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will be Free! and many other slogans.

The organizers called on everyone to continue to speak out against Canada's cowardly stand in support of the Israeli aggressors. More actions are planned at the Minister's constituency office to hold her and the Canadian government accountable for their continuing support for genocide.

Sudbury

June 7

Windsor

Edmonton

June 8

Calgary

May 18

Vancouver

May 24

May 31

Prince George

Prince George residents from all walks of life and all ages came together on Sunday morning, June 1, to add their voices to those of millions across the globe demanding a ceasefire and an end to genocide and the siege of Gaza. Standing at the intersection of Highways 97 and 16, with supportive waving and horn honking from passing cars, while engaging in lively discussion, this weekly action reflects the overwhelming sentiment of everyone present – that we stand as one with Palestine.

These actions will be repeated every Sunday at 10 am.

INTERNATIONAL

Chicago, U.S.June 7

Jalisco, Mexico

May 17

Bogotá, Colombia

June 10

England

London

May 23

Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside Parliament in London on Wednesday, June 4, for the Red Line for Palestine protest, demanding a full arms embargo and sanctions against Israel. The protest was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and took place during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons.

Protesters, dressed in red, formed a human chain encircling Parliament, chanting slogans such as Stop Arming Israel! and Full Embargo Now!, wrapping Parliament with long red fabric. A large banner reading "Starving children is a red line" was displayed. Several MPs and celebrities joined the demonstration, including British actor Khalid Abdalla and MP John McDonnell, who called the protest "fundamentally important."

Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed Parliament during the protest, describing Israel's military actions as "appalling, counterproductive, and intolerable". Although he stated that Britain had imposed sanctions, suspended free trade negotiations, and was considering further measures, this could not hide the government's complicity in US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, and Starmer's covering over Britain's supplying arms to Israel.

The demonstration lasted for several hours and throughout Starmer's entire speech to Parliament, with protesters forming a cordon stretching from Parliament to Westminster Bridge and back. Organizers emphasized that their "red line" symbolized the need for the government to establish clear boundaries regarding Israel's actions in Gaza.