Barcelona Protests Over Gaza Conflict Turn Violent
A large pro-Palestinian exhibition in Barcelona on Thursday resulted in clashes with police and acts of vandalism, despite the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters participated in a 24-hour march to denounce the conflict,with unrest concentrated near the city’s central train station and extending towards the commercial port.
Demonstrators blocked roads,set vehicles ablaze,and damaged shop windows during the protest. Spanish police responded by deploying tear gas and riot control units, detaining an unspecified number of individuals.
the demonstration coincided with a eurocup basketball game between hapoel Jerusalem and BAXI Manresa in the nearby city of Manresa. Activists attempted to prevent the Israeli team’s bus from reaching the arena, chanting slogans and displaying palestinian flags, prompting police intervention.
social media footage showed burning cars and smoke plumes as protesters chanted slogans including “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”
law enforcement ultimately secured a route for the Hapoel Jerusalem team, allowing the basketball game to proceed as planned. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the number of arrests or any injuries sustained during the protests. This incident represents one of the most critically important pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Spain as the Gaza ceasefire began earlier this month.
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