Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

Spain: Thousands Join National Strike in Solidarity With Palestinians 2

Thousands across Spain joined a national strike on Tuesday, October 15, to show solidarity with Palestinians and protest what organizers called the “genocide in Gaza.” The 24-hour action, including demonstrations and partial work stoppages, took place in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, just days after the announcement of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Protesters urged an end to violence in Gaza and called on Spain to take a stronger political stance.

(1)Germany vs United States

(1)Germany vs United States

ULSAN, South Korea - U.S. midfielder Pablo Mastroeni (L) and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack compete for the ball during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on June 21. (World Cup 2002)

(2) U.S. vs Portugal

(2) U.S. vs Portugal

SUWON, South Korea - Portugal striker Luis Figo keeps the ball, thwarting challenges by U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Bearsley (L) and defender Pablo Mastroeni (R) during the first half of their group D match at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 5. (World Cup 2002)

(1) U.S. vs Portugal

(1) U.S. vs Portugal

SUWON, South Korea - U.S. midfielder John O'Brien (R) celebrates after scoring the first goal in the 4th minute of the World Cup group D match against Portugal at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 5. At left is defender Pablo Mastroeni (4).(World Cup 2002)

(2) U.S. vs Portugal

(2) U.S. vs Portugal

SUWON, South Korea - Portugal striker Luis Figo keeps the ball, thwarting challenges by U.S. midfielder DaMarcus Bearsley (L) and defender Pablo Mastroeni (R) during the first half of their group D match at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 5. (World Cup 2002)

(1) U.S. vs Portugal

(1) U.S. vs Portugal

SUWON, South Korea - U.S. midfielder John O'Brien (R) celebrates after scoring the first goal in the 4th minute of the World Cup group D match against Portugal at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 5. At left is defender Pablo Mastroeni (4).(World Cup 2002)