“This is not about Hamas. This is about protecting Palestinian lives,” one demonstrator said.

By Olivia Rosane. Published 10-28-2023 by Common Dreams

The day after Israel unleashed its most intensive bombing campaign against Gaza since October 7, hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in cities around the world calling for a cease-fire and the protection of Palestinian lives.

Gaza lost all telephone and internet communication Friday night as Israeli officials said the country had entered the “next stage” of the war on Saturday as it expanded its operations on the ground.

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