Arab News Japan

TOKYO: A demonstration took place in central Tokyo on Sunday, demanding an end to Israel’s mass starvation of Gaza.

The rally, held in the trendy Shibuya district on a hot summer day, featured the slogan “Free Palestine and Glory to the Resistance.”

The organizers stated that the demonstration was held in response to a call from the Palestinian resistance and urged participants to bring pots and pans to emphasize their message.

During the event, demonstrators delivered speeches and shared messages from Gaza, including one that conveyed: “In Gaza, death surrounds us. Our homes are destroyed, and our children’s dreams are shattered. We seek just a bit of mercy and solidarity.”

Amid the clanging of pots and pans, protesters chanted slogans such as “Free Palestine,” “Stop murdering children,” and “Death to the Israeli Occupation Forces.”

They called for urgent action to save lives in Gaza, labeling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “child killer” and accusing him of genocide and crimes against humanity.

A passionate demonstrator expressed to Arab News Japan that the global community must come together urgently to provide essential food assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza. He also made a heartfelt plea for the recognition of Palestine as an independent state.