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World Jewish News
Thousands attend pro-Israel rallies in U.K. and Germany
11.01.2009
Thousands of people turned out on Sunday afternoon for pro-Israel rallies in Berlin, London and Manchester, held after a series of protests across Europe often condemned Israel's offensive against Hamas in Gaza in anti-Semitic terms.
Organizers estimated that as many as 20,000 people participated in the London demonstration, which took place in Trafalgar Square. A parallel rally was held in Manchester's Albert Square.
"It was important for Anglo-Jewry to show support and solidarity with Israel. I felt proud to be Jewish," said Theo Julius, a participant at the London demonstration.
Demonstrators waved placards reading "End Hamas Terror - Peace for the People of Israel and Gaza."
On Saturday, violent clashes broke out near the Israeli embassy in London yesterday as thousands of people marched to protest the Gaza offensive.
Demonstrators smashed shop windows and a policeman was knocked unconscious attempting to control the crowd.
At a similar rally last week in Holland, a dutch legislator called for "intifada" in order to "free Palestine."
Источник: HAARETZ.COM
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