Global Protests Demand Justice for Palestinians

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Global Protests Demand Justice for Palestinians
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Protests erupted across the Middle East and in Washington, D.C., following the explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags, clashed with security forces, and called for an end to attacks on Palestinians. The tension in the region from the Israel-Hamas conflict is spreading, with protests also taking place in Egypt, Morocco, and Iran. In Washington, an estimated 300 people were arrested during a protest at the Capitol, while American Jewish organizations criticized the Israeli government and demanded a ceasefire.

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