Demonstrators have told Eyewitness News they chose the location in response to the American government’s announcement that it will be sending arms to Israel.
JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG - About a hundred of Palestinian supporters were gathered outside the US consular services offices in Sandton on Wednesday afternoon.Close to 2,000 people have been killed in the conflict between Israel and Palestinians - which escalated on Saturday – when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel.
About 200 supporters of Palestine held a picket outside USA consulate offices in Sandton. TCG pic.twitter.com/t8zCodkjcq ' EWN Reporter October 11, 2023 Palestinian flags were flying high outside the US consulate offices on Sandton drive.Many demonstrators - that came from across Johannesburg - are donning the keffiyeh, the checkered black and white scarves that have been become a symbol of solidarity with Palestine.“Mr Biden, we are not afraid of you. We stand with our Palestinian sisters and brothers. All of us here in solidarity.
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