Protests across the Middle East and Europe demand an end to the war

The marches reflected the growing anger over the mounting civilian casualty toll and suffering from the Israel-Hamas war.

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00:00 War protests were held across Europe and the Middle East on Saturday. In Jerusalem, protesters

00:06 demanded more action from the government to release around 240 hostages held by Hamas

00:11 in Gaza. Some wanted the war to stop, saying peace was the only solution. In Iran, mass

00:18 protests were organized by the authorities against Israel`s invasion of Gaza. More than

00:23 12,300 Palestinian men, women and children have been killed so far, according to the

00:29 Hamas-run health ministry.

00:31 In Ireland, protesters demanded a ceasefire. Unlike many Western European countries, Ireland`s

00:36 governments have frequently criticized Israel, whilst at the same time supporting Palestinian

00:41 rights. And protests calling for a ceasefire have also been held in many capitals in Europe,

00:47 including in Paris. A protest against anti-Semitism was also held in the city, which was attended

00:53 by a few of the remaining survivors of the Holocaust.

00:56 (audience laughing)