Cuban President Leads Pro-Palestinian March

President Miguel Diaz-Canel led a large march in Havana, expressing support for Palestinians in the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife Lis Cuesta and senior government officials led a march along the Malecon beachfront promenade in Havana on November 23. The crowd behind him waved Palestinian flags and criticized the United States for supporting Israel in its conflict with Hamas.

From left to right: Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and his wife Lis Cuesta march in support of Palestinians in Havana on November 23. Photo : AFP

Cuba's Interior Ministry said 100,000 people took part in the hour-long march organised by a youth federation. "Young people are taking part in this march to express their desire to stop the attacks on Palestinians," said Cristina Diaz, 22, a physics student at the University of Havana.

Both Israel and Gaza have suffered heavy casualties in the six weeks of fierce fighting. This was the largest pro-Palestinian demonstration in Cuba since the Israel-Hamas conflict began.

Palestinian medical students in Cuba also joined the march. "I am very grateful to the Cuban people and government for always supporting Palestine," said Isaam Aldawodeh, 22, a Palestinian student.

The conflict between the two sides broke out on October 7, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israeli territory, killing about 1,200 people and taking 240 civilians hostage. Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. The fighting between the two sides has left about 16,000 people dead and more than 41,000 injured as of November 23.

Hong Hanh (According to AFP )

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