According to reports the death toll in Palestine has now risen to over 140 including dozens of children, while reports from Israel say 10 people have been killed there, including two children.
Protesters gathered in Guildhall Square, many holding aloft banners and a number of political and rights activists addressed those gathered, speaking out against violence and in solidarity with the people of Gaza and Palestine.
(Photos: George Sweeney / Derry Journal)
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Shahin Moore, aged 3, attended the protest in Guildhall Square, on Saturday afternoon last, in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2119GS – 018
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A Palestinian flag waved alongside the Irish tri-colour, in the Guildhall Square, at Saturday afternoon‘s rally in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2119GS – 019
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Sameh, from Egypt, waves a Palestinian flag during Saturday afternoon‘s rally, at Guildhall Square, in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2119GS – 020
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Veteran civil rights campaigner Eamonn McCann attended Saturday afternoon‘s rally, at Guildhall Square, in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2119GS – 021