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Thousands rally in Istanbul against Israeli actions in Gaza
By Xinhua Published: Aug 10, 2025 11:12 AM
People gather to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the Support for Palestine Platform, the Be Hope for Gaza march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

People gather to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the "Support for Palestine Platform," the "Be Hope for Gaza" march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)


 
People march in a street to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the Support for Palestine Platform, the Be Hope for Gaza march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

People march in a street to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the "Support for Palestine Platform," the "Be Hope for Gaza" march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)


 
People march in a street to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the Support for Palestine Platform, the Be Hope for Gaza march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

People march in a street to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the "Support for Palestine Platform," the "Be Hope for Gaza" march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)


 
People gather to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the Support for Palestine Platform, the Be Hope for Gaza march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

People gather to voice their support for Gaza in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Aug. 9, 2025. Thousands of Turkish protested here on Saturday, denouncing Israeli attacks and blockade in Gaza. Organized by 15 civil society organizations under the "Support for Palestine Platform," the "Be Hope for Gaza" march gathered participants at Beyazit Square after evening prayers, before marching towards the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)