Why it matters:
The demonstration reflects the growing wave of global protests following the fragile ceasefire in Gaza after 735 days of Israeli attacks that have left nearly 68,000 Palestinians dead and more than 170,000 injured. Protesters across continents are intensifying pressure on Western governments to halt support for Israel and hold it accountable for war crimes.
What he’s saying:
An organizer from the civil group “Bosnia and Herzegovina for a Free Palestine” said the aim of the rally was “to show that Bosnia remembers its own suffering in the 1990s” and will not remain silent amid the oppression of Palestinians. “Our solidarity is moral and historical — we have lived through genocide ourselves,” he added.
What they’re saying:
Protesters carried Palestinian flags and placards laid on the ground that read messages such as “Stop the massacre in Gaza” and “Freedom for Palestine.” They chanted resistance songs and called for Bosnia’s government to end all cooperation with Israel.
Key points:
- The protest took place in Sarajevo, the Bosnian capital.
- Organized by citizens’ groups under the banner “Bosnia and Herzegovina for a Free Palestine.”
- Demonstrators drew parallels between Bosnia’s wartime experiences and the current suffering in Gaza.
- Go deeper:
Reports from regional outlets such as Safe Journalists Network and Iran Press noted that the Sarajevo rally was one of several held across the Balkans as part of a renewed international solidarity campaign. In the aftermath of 735 days of conflict, Palestinian advocacy has gained traction across Europe, with activists urging governments to impose military and trade sanctions against Israel and to support humanitarian reconstruction in Gaza.
ahmad shirzadian - ahmad shirzadian
