Istanbul, MINA – Turkiye illuminated several landmarks and public spaces with messages of solidarity for Palestine, coinciding with three years of Zionist Israeli military aggression in Gaza.
Citing Palinfo on Thursday, in Istanbul, the Galata Tower, one of the city’s famous historic buildings, was lit up in the colors of the Palestinian flag. The action was taken to show concern for the situation in Palestine and to commemorate the victims of military aggression in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
Tourists, Turkish citizens, and foreign nationals captured the scene with their mobile phones. A number of people also gathered around the tower to witness the illumination in Palestinian colors.
Meanwhile, in the capital Ankara, thousands of people participated in an action titled “Free Palestine March” as a form of protest against the continuation of Zionist Israeli aggression in Gaza and solidarity with the Palestinian people. The action was held after Isha prayer around the Kocatepe Mosque at the call of civil society organizations united in the Ankara Platform for Solidarity with Palestine.
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Participants chanted slogans condemning the Israeli and American colonizers before the march ended in front of the Melike Hatun Mosque. During the action, participants called on Muslim countries to overcome their differences and unite for Palestine. They also urged the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the opening of unhindered access for humanitarian aid, medicine, and heavy equipment needed to clear rubble in Gaza. Participants also emphasized the importance of ending the occupation and recognizing a free and fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.[]
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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